Grant Writer

People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking Grant Writer who will play a crucial role in securing funding for the organization by researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to potential funders, including foundations, government agencies, and corporations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, excellent research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with donors and stakeholders.

With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week, 5 days per week). Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:

• Employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision, LTD/STD
• Pension Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
• An excellent, supportive staff and work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of PSHH grant program strategy.
• Research government, foundations and corporation funders at the local, state and federal level to evaluate opportunities in relation to PSHH fundraising goals.
• Assess grant opportunity viability in relation to potential funding amount, alignment to organizational priorities, and internal administration required.
• Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to government, foundation and corporate funders
• Write grant proposals, letters of interest/inquiry, concept papers, and related materials for proposal submissions that align with funder interests and priorities.
• Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documentation in response to solicitations, consistent with the requirements of each funding source
• Work with Accounting, department leads, external partners, and subject matter experts to establish timelines to compile financials and data as they relate to the timely submission of grant applications.
• Monitor application and reporting timelines and communicate them interdepartmentally to ensure we are meeting funder deadlines and requirements.
• Regularly follow-up on the status of submitted proposals, and update the Grants Hub with the latest status
• Maintains Grants Hub entries for submissions written by the Grant Writer, including the direct tracking of deadlines, reporting requirements, and interdepartmental tasks.
• Maintain and manage complete records and files in accordance with PSHH’s record-keeping policies, related to past, present, and prospective grant- based donor engagement, that includes funder and proposal information, contracts, paperwork and key documentation.
• Track progress of grant-funded programs and broker communication between funders and internal stakeholders.
• Inform staff and answer questions regarding allowability of grant expenditures.
• Participate in the creation of fundraising campaigns and appeals, ensuring accurate grant-related content.
• Provide data and draft content for donor stewardship, public communications, and internal reporting.
• Support donor cultivation efforts by assisting with events, meetings, and communications.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Grant Writer position for a nonprofit organization.
• Proven experience successfully completing a full grant cycle, from research and identification of grant opportunities, to award of funding, to compliance tracking and reporting.
• Experience collaborating with finance and program departments to produce grant materials.
• Familiarity with affordable housing funding and wrap-around service programs in California is highly desirable.
• Experience working in deadline-driven environments
• Experience in proposal writing and working with institutional donors

Starting Compensation Range: $69,000 – $73,000  (final salary rate will be determined based on experience and skills).

To apply, send resume to:
• Email: hr@pshhc.org
• Fax: 805.544.1901
• Mail: Attn: HR, 1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401