Grant Writer

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
  
  
  

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking a Grant Writer to join our dedicated team in Santa Barbara. This role plays a vital part in advancing our mission by identifying and securing funding opportunities that support our programs and services.

As a Grant Writer, you’ll craft compelling grant proposals, research funding prospects, and collaborate closely with our team to align grant opportunities with our organizational goals. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges in our community.

Join a well-established nonprofit organization that has been serving Santa Barbara County since 1949 and help us make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and families.

This is a full-time position, 30 hours per week. This position is remote-eligible, allowing for a work-from-home arrangement if needed. However, the selected candidate must live within one hour of Santa Barbara due to periodic in-office obligations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Grant writing experience
• Experience securing new funding opportunities; comprehensive knowledge of research, and the ability to distinguish and identify opportunities
• Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, exceptional time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent writing and verbal skills
• Proficiency in research, interpreting, and analyzing diverse data
• Excellent Computer skills (Microsoft Office Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Must reside within one hour of Santa Barbara, as some in-office attendance is required for meetings and presentations
  
  
  

Responsibilies:

• Research and identify funding opportunities from government, corporate, foundation, and private sources
• Write high-quality grant proposals, applications, and supporting documents
• Ensure timely submission of proposals and grant reports to meet funding requirements
• Maintain grant schedules, track submissions, and monitor reporting deadlines
• Serve as the primary liaison with funding agencies and organizations
• Collaborate with staff to draft letters of inquiry, concept papers, and proposals
• Track and report the status of submitted proposals
• Maintain and update a master file of pending grants and contracts
• Stay informed on trends and updates in grant proposal standards and funding opportunities
• Regularly meet with staff to discuss and align funding needs
• Ensure compliance with organizational and state grant management policies
• Advise staff on allowable expenditures for specific grants
• Report grant progress and address issues to supervisors as needed
• Maintain confidentiality regarding employee information
  
  
  

This is a full-time position, 30 hours per week, and is benefit eligible. This is a remote-eligible position, allowing for a work-from-home arrangement if needed. However, the selected candidate must live within one hour of Santa Barbara due to in-office obligations.

Compensation is dependent of the level of prior experience and qualifications, with a salary range of $35-$45 per hour, and a rate increase potential for bilingual (Spanish/English).

In compliance with the California Department of Health Care Services, staff require an up-to-date Tuberculosis test during the duration of employment.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact HR via email at [email protected] or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.

Flexible work from home options available.