Grant Writer & Development Coordinator
Universal Community Health Center
- Los Angeles, CA
- $56,000-60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Research funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies that align with UCHC's mission and priorities.
- Lead proposal development and submission, including LOIs, narratives, budgets, and supporting documents.
- Collaborate with development, program, communications, and finance teams to develop strong applications.
- Complete and submit proposals/LOIs, meeting assigned fund raising goal in grant submissions annually.
- Maintain a library of common documents including IRS forms, staff bios, organizational backgrounders, and financial statements and update as needed.
- Maintain the master calendar of grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
- Support post-award grant planning by collaborating with internal teams to align deliverables, staffing, and implementation strategies
- Track grant deliverables and outcomes.
- Coordinate with program staff and finance team to ensure grant compliance, budget tracking, and data collection.
- Draft interim and final grant reports with finance and program staff in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of all grant communications.
- Proactively identify potential compliance issues and communicate risk to senior leadership.
- Assist in gift processing, acknowledgment letters, and donor tracking in CRM.
- Maintain the CRM system, including data entry, running reports, and ensuring data accuracy.
- Support monthly and seasonal donor communications, including e-blasts, mailers, and social media content.
- Help cultivate new corporate sponsors and funding partners.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of two annual fundraising events and related donor campaigns.
- Assist with coordinating and representing UCHC at partner events and community forums as needed.
- Support relationship-building with local organizations and funders whose priorities align with UCHC's mission.
- Assist in identifying and implementing collaborative initiatives or coalition work with peer organizations.
- Associate's degree with five years of relevant experience in nonprofit or human services.
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., English, Communications, Public Health) with at least two years of grant writing or fundraising experience.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of nonprofit funding sources and familiarity with grant guidelines and application processes
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and donor databases
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and external partners
- Interest in or commitment to learning more about community health and healthcare systems
- Commitment to health equity and the mission of community-based care
- Ability to sit, talk, hear, and use standard office equipment regularly
- Occasional travel to offsite meetings and community events may be required
- Hybrid in-person and remote work environment
- Standard office setting with access to clinic locations and community-based programming
- Occasionally attend events or meetings outside of regular business hours.