Grant Writer
3 months ago
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES URBAN LEAGUE
Founded in 1921, the Los Angeles Urban League serves, educates, and empowers African Americans and all others in underserved communities to achieve their highest true social parity, economic self-reliance, and civil rights. With a clear vision of transforming and strengthening our community’s wellbeing and quality of life and to foster true generational change, the League promotes empowerment and advancement of young people, individuals, and families through its four pillars of Advocacy, Education, Entrepreneurship, And Workforce Development. From small business capacity building, job training, upskilling, housing and community development, the Los Angeles League continues to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, and Defeat Poverty Learn more at www.laul.org.
OVERVIEW
The objective of this position is to provide grant writing and strategic positioning to support the Los Angeles Urban League from corporate, foundation, state, local and federal sources. The Grant Writer Consultant will work in collaboration with the Development, Programs, and Executive teams. From research and prospecting, to writing and reporting, the writer will secure funding that meets or exceeds the financial requirements of the Los Angeles Urban League, all to effectively strengthen program operations and position the organization for continued success. NOTE: This is a 1099 contract position and open to local candidates only.
CORE COMPETENCIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Generates revenue for programs, general operations, and services through timely submissions of well researched, well written, and well supported proposals/LOI’s/RFP’s that align with the Los Angeles Urban League’s mission
- Supports the full grant life cycle and pipeline
- Archives all grant documentation including cultivation activities and grant submissions to reporting
- Maintains and implements best practice on grant calendar activities and forecasting
- Promotes positive collaborative efforts between private foundations, public and corporate agencies, businesses, and services through relationship building
- When needed, acts as liaison to grant funding agencies
- Identifies funding opportunities and new program opportunities that align with Strategic Planning, Funding Priorities and Goals. Ability to perform other duties as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four (4) years at accredited University or college. Advanced degree and/or CFRE certification desirable
- Three-Five (3-5) years of progressively responsible and successful experience in grant writing for programs in non-profit organizations and contract negotiation
- Demonstrated success in grant writing (foundations, corporations, federal, local and state) specifically in the Los Angeles Urban League’s four pillars: Advocacy, Education, Entrepreneurship, And Workforce Development
- Knowledge and ability to prepare Letters of Intent (LOI) and Request for Proposals (RFP)
- Ability to formulate written case statements and proposals for funding. Ensuring grants and collaborative projects are successful
- Excellent written, oral and communication skills
- Knowledge of computer programs including Word, SharePoint, Excel, and Salesforce or other CRM system(s)
- Knowledge of community-based programs to include TAY, education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development
- Experience with and effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders across the community, philanthropic, business, and government sectors.
- Understand all necessary supporting documents for the grant process and submission.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES
- A demonstrated commitment to partnering with and advocating in underserved communities and communities of color
- Values diversity and inclusion, constructive collaboration, and facilitates positive and productive Communications
- Prior experience (work or lived) using an explicit race equity lens
- Frequent travel required
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
ADDITIONAL INFO
The Los Angeles Urban League is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We strive to take on the issues that have a broad impact on our client communities and to be responsive to client input. Recognizing the historical impact of marginalization and under-resourcing in underserved communities, we devote special attention to promoting social justice for our clients and staff. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment that enables staff and clients to feel empowered, valued, respected, and safe. In reviewing applications, we look for evidence that applicants have experience and/or thoughtfulness in working with traditionally marginalized populations.
The Los Angeles Urban League is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
***As part of our application process, we ask that you submit a cover letter with your resume***
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