Senior Grant Writer Job at Global Urban Strategies, Inc, Alhambra, CA

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  • Global Urban Strategies, Inc
  • Alhambra, CA

Job Description

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Level

Location: REMOTE POSITION- Main office located in Alhambra, CA

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off schedule including holidays, personal days, and vacation days.

About Global:

Global is a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Established in 2016, our firm has grown to encompass a dedicated team of 21 skilled professionals. We specialize in a comprehensive range of services, including grant writing and administration, innovative program design and management, community outreach, expert technical assistance, graphic design, and communications. This diverse array of expertise reflects our multifaceted capabilities and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our results speak for themselves. To date, we have secured nearly $1 billion in funding across diverse sectors. In 2024 alone, we achieved an impressive 46% success rate, surpassing the national average of 10-30%. Notably, half of these awards exceeded $1 million, demonstrating our expertise in delivering results for large-scale, high-impact projects. While our expertise spans community programming, arts and culture, economic development, public safety, urban greening, health and human services, and multimodal transportation, we recognize that some projects may require specialized expertise beyond our core competencies. In such cases, we conduct thorough research and, when necessary, engage subject-matter experts to ensure the highest level of accuracy and relevance. This commitment to diligence and collaboration ensures that every proposal we craft is well-informed, highly competitive, and aligned with the funder’s priorities.

Overview:

The Senior Grant Writer plays a strategic, hands-on role in securing funding and advancing our clients' work. This position leads to the development of compelling, high-quality grant proposals and RFP responses, with a focus on government funding opportunities. Working closely with the Senior Grant Supervisor and cross-functional teams, the Senior Grant Writer drives the full lifecycle of proposal development, from opportunity identification and content creation to submission and follow-up.

The ideal candidate is a skilled technical writer with a strong understanding of public funding processes, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing equity and social justice through their work. This role also involves mentoring junior writers, collaborating across departments, and contributing to continuous process improvement within the grants and RFP function.

This position is full-time and remote , with the ability to work from anywhere in the United States. Work authorization in the United States is mandatory . If you are passionate about making a positive impact through writing and eager to contribute to Global’s diverse, enthusiastic, and team-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

Grants

  • Research and identify grant opportunities in collaboration with the Grant Acquisition Team, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
  • Review and approve detailed breakdowns of Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs), outlining key dates, application requirements, and funder priorities.
  • Lead the grant application process for assigned projects, which includes drafting narratives, project budgets, and timelines, ensuring clarity of project goals, objectives, and expected outcomes.
  • Collaborate with design and program management teams to ensure comprehensive and cohesive proposals.
  • Coordinate logistics for internal and external reviews, implement feedback, and ensure proposals meet all guidelines and requirements of the funding agency.
  • Oversee the finalization and submission of assigned grant applications, ensuring all components are complete and accurate and submitted by the specified deadline.
  • Follow up with funding agencies for assigned grants as needed, maintain records of submitted grants, track their status, and analyze feedback from unsuccessful applications to improve future proposals.

RFPs

  • Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to determine relevance and alignment with the organization's capabilities and goals.
  • Utilize the narrative library to pull existing content and draft additional content as needed.
  • Fill out all required attachments for bid submissions, ensuring all necessary organizational and project details are clearly and correctly provided according to client specifications.
  • Ensure proposals are finalized, reviewed for compliance, and submitted by specified deadlines.
  • Monitor the status of RFP submissions and prepare for potential presentations or clarifications.
  • Confirm that the grant writer regularly updates RFP matrices to keep the team informed on all RFPs being pursued.

Other

  • Provide day-to-day client support and communication.
  • Continuously update the Asana boards with deadlines and submission information for grants and RFPs; input all completed grant and RFP applications into the department SharePoint.
  • Collaborate closely with the Senior Grant Supervisor to analyze past processes to gather lessons learned; implement positive actions for process improvement in alignment with department and company goals.
  • Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with clients, maintaining professionalism and attention to grammar and formatting.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather relevant information and ensure coherence in both grant applications and RFPs.

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public administration, political science, business administration, or a related field and at least four (4) years of relevant professional experience in grant writing, fundraising, or related fields;

OR a master’s degree in a related field and at least two (2) years of relevant experience; OR in lieu of a degree, six (6) or more years of progressively responsible experience in grant writing or related roles.

  • Proven experience writing successful grant proposals, particularly for government subsidies, with a deep understanding of the grant application lifecycle, funding structures, and compliance requirements.
  • Demonstrated success in securing funding from public and private funders, including federal, state, and foundation grants.
  • Strong technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, persuasive narratives tailored to specific funders.
  • Advanced research and analytical skills, including the ability to assess RFPs, synthesize diverse inputs, and align proposals with organizational goals.
  • Familiarity with legal and financial regulations associated with public funding and grant management.
  • Understanding government structures and public sector operations to contextualize and tailor grant proposals appropriately.
  • Experience leading full proposal development processes, managing timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and guiding junior staff or contributors.
  • Proficiency with office software, grant management systems (e.g., Asana), and online submission portals (e.g., Grants.gov).
  • Experience in consulting or client-facing environments is a plus, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliverables.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines.

This is a remote position.

Job Tags

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