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Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $75,000 a year Benefits Life insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance 403(b) Qualifications Driver's License Microsoft Outlook Budgeting Grant writing Communication skills Bachelor's degree Full Job Description POSITION TITLE: Grants Writer DEPARTMENT: Administration REPORTS TO: Director of Philanthropy FLSA STATUS: Exempt TIME COMITMENT: Full-time (40 hours/ week) Occasional travel, some weekend and evening work Organizational Profile: Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego was founded in 1919 to provide service to those in need, to be a witness to the scriptural values of mercy, to advocate for justice, and to call all people of good will to join in these efforts. The agency responds to the needs of the poor in two counties of the Roman Catholic Diocese San Diego and Imperial. POSITION DESCRIPTION: In partnership with the Director of Philanthropy, the Grants Writer assists in the writing and submission of grants for new or existing programs. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: a. Researches and recommends new grant opportunities, including new programs that serves the agency’s mission as well as increases funding streams. b. Identifies new populations to be served; identifies and understands needs and associated services that could be provided; studies market potential for new service and in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and Director of Programs develops business plans based on the opportunities. c. Works with upper management to develop and maintain a business plan including evaluation of systems and services. d. In partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and Director of Programs coordinates the development of the business plan, incorporating variables including deliverables, performance, maintenance, design and costs. Evaluates needed resources to ensure successful execution of plan. e. Provides a proactive report on all pending, completed, and outstanding grant proposals as needed, scheduled or requested. g. Responsible for the maintenance of paper and electronic file systems tracking grants and related data. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field. 2. Experience working with and/or overseeing grant writing, and understand funding, budgeting and program outcomes ramifications; able to apply knowledge of human services organizations in innovative and creative avenues. 3. Must embrace the social justice Mission of Catholic Charities. 4. Must maintain current and ongoing knowledge of changes/innovations in the field. 5. Possesses grant writing experience for similar scoped organization. 6. Ability to multitask, meet multiple conflicting deadlines, maintain a mission oriented perspective. 7. Strong interpersonal and writing skills. 8. Must be sensitive to cultural differences within the agency and community. 9. Ability to work productively with colleagues on behalf of the Office of Philanthropy. 10. Excellent communication and organizational skills. 11. Must be flexible, find creative solutions and be proactive in managerial approach. 12. Fluent in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) as well as experience with related database applications, such as Raisers Edge and GrantHub. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid California Drivers License and current automobile insurance in compliance with Agency requirements. This position is subject to background checks including FBI, Department of Justice, and those required by Federal contracts. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Catholic Charities reserves the right to revise job descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. BENEFITS: Catholic Charities offers a full line of benefits to select from: Medical, dental, vision. Prescription drugs, life insurance, pension, 403(b), vacation, 15 holidays and sick leave. Catholic Charities is a non-profit, non-discriminatory service organization and employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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