JOB TITLE: Grant Writer (Coordinator III/Manager)
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
SALARY RANGE: $63,000-$78,000
JOB LEVEL: Intermediate
MISSION STATEMENT: To help transform the social and economic conditions in South Los Angeles that foster addiction, crime, violence, and poverty by building a community institution capable of involving thousands in creating, influencing, and changing public policy.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Community Coalition (CoCo) is a non-profit social justice organization founded by now-Mayor Karen Bass that works to address social and economic conditions in South LA by providing a platform for everyday residents to fight for policy solutions that build up the community. Since 1990, CoCo has built a groundbreaking, community-driven approach to creating change. We elevate our members' voices, shift power to the community, and tackle the root causes of poverty, crime, and violence. CoCo's projects and victories include, among others:
CoCo is an equal-opportunity employer. People of all races, religions, and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Community Coalition’s Development Department is responsible for raising the organization’s annual operating budget, which is approximately $10 million. Members of the Department work with fellow staff and management to execute strategies with foundations, federal and local government departments, and individual donors to reach this goal.
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Development, this position’s primary responsibilities will consist of crafting and submitting funding proposals that 1) tell a compelling story of the Coalition’s vision, history, and accomplishments, 2) document (both quantitatively and qualitatively) pressing community issues and their impact on South Los Angeles residents, and 3) clearly assert strategies, goals and objectives to alleviate community issues and achieve intended outcomes; as well as crafting and submitting compelling foundation grant reports that comprehensively reflect the scope of work completed and positions the organization for continued funding partnerships. The Grants Writer will also identify, research, and track potential funding opportunities from private foundations and corporations, as well as assist in the creation and submission of narrative and financial reports required for the maintenance of existing grant contracts.
As part of CoCo’s culture, all staff are expected and encouraged to keep a pulse on the landscape through ongoing learning and through building relationships with South LA residents via involvement in outreach efforts, community events, and other programming facilitative of community engagement.
A successful Grant Writer at CoCo will engage and communicate with stakeholders around key efforts with a high level of independence and sophistication; Represent the organization in external spaces in support of programs and initiatives, as appropriate and assigned; Collect, organize, and distribute information/data about a project or effort within the organization; Complete administrative and logistical tasks that contribute to a larger project or effort (i.e. scheduling, following up with key stakeholders); Be established in the ability to provide project coordination to a major area of work (i.e. a large proposal application) with some support from their supervisor; Participate and regularly contributes in conversations and meetings (i.e. staff meetings) that are relevant to moving key efforts forward; Directly support the community-facing work of the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned):
Qualifications: This is an intermediate role and the ideal person holding this post will have at minimum 3 years of relevant experience writing for and supporting the development/fundraising function of an organization. They will also have the ability to articulate and apply the core values, mission, and purpose of the organization to their work; a demonstrated ability to move beyond completing tasks to provide leadership and support for larger projects/efforts with greater independence and impact; strong working knowledgeable about the South LA Community, and racial and social justice issues; strong working knowledge around current campaigns and initiatives; basic computer skills
Skills:
Values and Community:
Please note that only applications with cover letters will be considered. Cover letters should address the following:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and a 3-5 page writing sample to developmentjobs@cocosouthla.org, the subject should read “Grant Writer: First Name Last Name”.
JOB TITLE: Grant Writer (Coordinator III/Manager)
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
SALARY RANGE: $63,000-$78,000
JOB LEVEL: Intermediate
MISSION STATEMENT: To help transform the social and economic conditions in South Los Angeles that foster addiction, crime, violence, and poverty by building a community institution capable of involving thousands in creating, influencing, and changing public policy.
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Community Coalition (CoCo) is a non-profit social justice organization founded by now-Mayor Karen Bass that works to address social and economic conditions in South LA by providing a platform for everyday residents to fight for policy solutions that build up the community. Since 1990, CoCo has built a groundbreaking, community-driven approach to creating change. We elevate our members' voices, shift power to the community, and tackle the root causes of poverty, crime, and violence. CoCo's projects and victories include, among others…