Grant Writer

Grant Writer YWCA Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Full-time $28 - $32 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Writing grant proposals Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Grant writer experience Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Full Job Description YWCA Sonoma County is located in Santa Rosa, CA - Full Time 30 to 40 hours per week

Position Summary:

The Grant Writer is responsible for managing a comprehensive grants program at YWCA Sonoma County, conducting the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, accurate, compelling, polished proposals to foundation, corporate, and government sources.

Prerequisite Qualifications:

Three(3) years grant writing and reporting experience in a government/non-profit setting Bachelors degree in related field preferred High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) This position tracks program department funding needs and strategy; prospect research; maintaining the calendar of grant applications; project management for grant applications; writing, preparing, and submitting Letters of Interest (LOIs) and grant applications; calendaring, tracking, and submitting grant reporting on grant deliverables; tracking all documents and program information required by funders; maintaining grant tracking, filing, and database entries; summarizing of awarded applications & project management of award signature process; developing and fostering relationships with public and private grant makers; and ongoing funder communications in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer. This position works closely with the CFO on budget submissions to funders.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong written communication skills, demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals. Attentiion to detail, strong editing and organizational skills Prior to employment, obtain fingerprint clearance and pass TB testing Prior to employment, must pass pre-employment physicalKnowledge and Skills Since 1975, YWCA Sonoma County has served as our community's only dedicated domestic violence service provider. We operate the County's only 24/7 Domestic Violence crisis hotline from within the walls of the County's only confidential Safe House Shelter for adults and children seeking refuge from violence in their own homes. We provide a wide range of services to victims of domestic violence and their children so they can heal, become self-sufficient, and return productively to the community. The Grant Writer full job description is posted at the career page of the YWCA Sonoma County website: https://www.ywcasc.org/careers

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person