Grant Writer/Development Specialist

MISSION

Kheir’s mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY

Kheir Clinic is seeking a highly organized, motivated, self‐directed Grant Writer/Development Specialist for our growing nonprofit organization. Kheir is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive, high‐quality healthcare and human services at low or no cost to the underserved and uninsured residents of Los Angeles. The organization currently operates seven sites, and is a medical home to more than 19,000 individuals. The Grant Writer/Development Specialist position is a great opportunity to support LA’s underserved communities through a variety of projects and responsibilities in the areas of fundraising, public relations, advocacy, and special events. An ideal candidate is able to work independently on grant proposals and reports, and will be responsible for meeting both submission and award targets for proposals.

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 403 (b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Referral program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years equivalent of paid grant writing experience.
• Experience with HRSA or other federal grants preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy, including proofreading skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to write grants from concept, LOI, to full proposal.
• Must have experience with developing grant budgets.
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize duties and multi‐task in a fast‐paced environment.
• High energy level and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Must show initiative, be self‐motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to producing accurate, organized and high‐quality work.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow and provide detailed instructions.
• Strong sense of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Must be available for occasional evening and weekend events.
• Following 3 months of onboarding and introductory period, secure Year One Grant Award requirement of $700,000 (Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars), excluding Federal grants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, develop, and sustain traditional and creative fundraising strategies and programs.
• Write grant proposals, LOIs, reports, budgets, and funder correspondences with limited supervision.
• Collaborate with leadership on short‐term and long‐term development planning, including operating plans, budgets, and revenue projections.
• Drive annual plans for development activities, with special emphasis on corporate and foundation support and grants.
• Develop effective working relationships with donors, Board Members, volunteers, government and foundation representatives and others to nurture their connection to the organization.
• Identify potential sources of funding and revenue.
• Coordinate efforts of key staff members to ensure that documents are completed by the specified deadlines for grant proposals.
• Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements.
• Update, record and maintain electronic and hard copy client, donor, and administrative filing system and database. Acknowledge donations and gifts.
• Use various data sources to run reports and write summaries of results for internal and external use (grant applications and reports, public relations pieces, etc.).
• Prepare long term and short-term projects, reports, correspondence, and other materials, following established guidelines and procedures with limited supervision.
• Coordinate special projects and new program development to promote increased awareness of Kheir in the community and among potential and existing donors.
• Research on up‐to‐date healthcare issues and policies to incorporate into grant‐writing and public relations materials.
• Support the organization’s advocacy efforts and government affairs projects, including writing and requesting letters of support, collaborating with local elected officials’ offices, staying abreast of pending and passed legislation affecting Kheir’s services, participating in collaborative efforts to promote relevant legislation, etc.
• Write & prepare PR materials, including reports, fact sheets, newsletters, press releases, and donor & media packets.
• Plan and execute fundraising and public relations events (both independently and as part of a team), including the organization’s annual fundraising dinner*, donor receptions, press conferences, site visits with special guests, and selected community and outreach events for patients.
• Support the development of selected marketing collaterals.
• Other additional duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a company provided computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. The position requires occasional travel to attend on- and off-site meetings.

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Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person