Youth Development Grants Specialist

3 days ago

Oakland, California, United States First Place for Youth Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly organized and skilled Grants Associate to join our dynamic team at First Place for Youth. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to make a meaningful impact on the lives of transition age foster youth.

Job Summary

The Grants Associate will be responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting compelling grant proposals and reports to various funding sources, including foundations and corporations. This role requires strong writing skills, a deep understanding of nonprofit funding mechanisms, and a proven track record of securing grants.

Main Responsibilities
  • Foundation and Corporate Grant Writing:
    • Collaborate with the Associate Director of Development to craft concise, compelling, accurate grant proposals;
    • Prepare and assemble proposal packages to meet annual revenue goals for corporate/foundation giving;
    • Write and assist with preparation of grant reports to funders, gathering necessary data from program, finance, and evaluation staff;
    • Identify new foundation and corporate funders through online prospect research, website databases, and other resources;
  • Grants Administration:
    • Maintain up-to-date records in Raiser's Edge database, including grant tracking and reporting, as well as prospect research;
    • Collaborate with the Development Team on strategies for foundation cultivation and solicitation;
    • Oversee effective donor management through timely responses to prospective donor inquiries and gift acknowledgements;
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred;
  • 2-4 years of office or administrative experience;
  • Highly organized with superior attention to detail, strong proofreading and project management skills;
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment;
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
  • Commitment to the mission of First Place for Youth;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Raisers' Edge experience preferred;
Benefits and Compensation

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 15 days of vacation time, 12 days of sick time, 2 floating holidays, 15 paid holidays, employee choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO health insurance, principal dental and vision coverage, paid baby bonding leave, healthcare and dependent care FSA plans, principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions, annual reimbursement for continuing education, paid sabbatical, paid maternity and paternity leave.

The estimated salary range for this position is $27.95 - $31.25 per hour, based on location and level of experience.

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