Grant Writer (Part-Time) – Non-Profit

Are you ready to join an amazing team that truly makes an impact in our community? Are you
looking for more from your job than just a paycheck? If you answered yes to both, please read
on!

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Grant Writer position will be responsible for
successfully researching, applying for, and managing entire grant application process from
application to funding. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to meet
deadlines with minimal supervision. The candidate must be comfortable working productively in
a self-directed manner with minimal supervision.

Compensation
The range for this hourly, non-exempt position is $30 to $35 per hour, dependent on experience.

Type
Part-time role consisting of 20 to 40 hours per month.

Who are we?
Mission Edge invests in social interest organizations by providing operational services (Accounting, Finance, and HR), fiscal sponsorship, a social enterprise planning and acceleration lab, and skills-based volunteers that enable your organization to do more good. Since 2012, we've maximized the impact of more than 1,000 nonprofits and social enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Research potential grants, stay up-to-date on current and potential partners’ work to explore opportunities, arrange meetings to build/maintain relationships with funders
• All activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation, government and corporate sources
• Write/edit LOIs and grant proposals of various lengths
• Work with other departments to gather information necessary to complete the application and reporting requirements
• Maintain system for document tracking, following up on grant deliverables and submitting reports as required in a timely basis

What will make you successful in this role?

• 2-4 years of grant writing experience with a proven record of success, or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates strong writing skills and an ability to write persuasive proposals
• Experience in government grants, economic development funding preferred
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet strict deadlines
• Must have strong initiative and demonstrate the ability to learn in a self-directed manner with minimal supervision
• A record of measurable results in organizing and implementing initiatives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. as sponsorship is not available. Background check required. No phone calls, walk-ins, or recruiters please.

Mission Edge San Diego provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.