Grant Writer - Freelance
Mychal's Learning Place
Date: 1 day ago
City: Hawthorne, CA
Salary:
$2,000
-
$3,500
per month
Contract type: Contractor
Position Description
Mychal’s Learning Place is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, training and opportunities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and pursue their goals and dreams.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Grant Writer to help us secure funding for our vital initiatives. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, submitting and reporting on grant proposals to secure funding from state agencies, family foundations, and private sources. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of nonprofit funding mechanisms. Knowledge in Mychal’s focus areas is a plus. The successful candidate will also adapt grant language to reflect evolving organizational needs and guidelines.
Specific Responsibilities/Duties
This list is not exhaustive but gives an overview of the responsibilities of this position.
Grant Writing And Management
Exceptional writing skills
Equal Opportunity – Mychal’s Learning Place is an equal opportunity corporation. Mychal’s Learning Place does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or handicapped status. Mychal’s Learning Place takes all necessary steps to comply with existing Federal, State and Local Fair Employment
Mychal’s Learning Place is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support, training and opportunities to youth and young adults with developmental disabilities to build their independence and pursue their goals and dreams.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Grant Writer to help us secure funding for our vital initiatives. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing, submitting and reporting on grant proposals to secure funding from state agencies, family foundations, and private sources. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of nonprofit funding mechanisms. Knowledge in Mychal’s focus areas is a plus. The successful candidate will also adapt grant language to reflect evolving organizational needs and guidelines.
Specific Responsibilities/Duties
This list is not exhaustive but gives an overview of the responsibilities of this position.
Grant Writing And Management
- Develop and write grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating our mission and programs to potential funders.
- Collaborate with Development Director & CEO to gather proposal information, including program updates, objectives and outcomes.
- Stay informed on trends, best practices, and changes in grant funding.
- Assemble and submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
- Ensure that all proposals meet the funder's requirements and deadlines.
- Track and manage grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and funder communications to ensure compliance and positive relationships.
- Identify potential funding opportunities that align with Mychal’s mission and focus areas, including state funding, family foundations, and private grants.
- Prepare and submit grant reports as required by funders, highlighting program outcomes and impact.
Exceptional writing skills
- Your writing speaks for itself and you have a diverse body of written work that you can share.
- You have a demonstrated track record of excellence. Your emails are immaculate without spelling errors and you check products at least three times before sending them out.
- Proficient in researching funding opportunities and understanding funder priorities.
- Demonstrated experience in securing private grant funding; experience securing state funding a plus.
- Demonstrated experience working independently with an ability to proactively manage your tasks list
- Transparent and collaborative attitude and a love of solving problems with others
- Commitment to working collaboratively with a people from diverse backgrounds
Equal Opportunity – Mychal’s Learning Place is an equal opportunity corporation. Mychal’s Learning Place does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or handicapped status. Mychal’s Learning Place takes all necessary steps to comply with existing Federal, State and Local Fair Employment
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