Grant Writer

The Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse (CADA) is seeking a part-time 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 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 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. This is a remote-eligible position, allowing for a work-from-home arrangement. However, the selected candidate must live within one hour of Santa Barbara due to periodic 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 hr@cadasb.org or via phone at (805) 722-1313 with any questions.