Hispanic Access Foundation

Content Writer

• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, reports, and other funding requests for foundation, corporate, state, federal, and cooperative agreement opportunities.
• Translate program concepts, community impact, organizational priorities, and funder requirements into persuasive, funder-centered narratives.
• Integrate Hispanic Access’s Theory of Change, brand language, strategic priorities, and impact data into all proposal materials.
• Produce high-quality, review-ready drafts with strong attention to detail, clarity, and compliance.
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
• Analyze funding opportunities, RFPs, and funder priorities to assess alignment and competitiveness.
• Develop funding briefs that summarize opportunity fit, key requirements, risks, and strategic recommendations.
• Tailor proposal language, framing, outcomes, and impact narratives to reflect funder priorities and interests.
• Recommend approaches that strengthen proposal competitiveness, including alignment, outcomes measurement, return on investment, and differentiation.
• Participate in proposal debriefs and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen future submissions.
• Research and identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and programmatic goals.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy, public funding, and nonprofit fundraising to identify emerging opportunities and risks.
• Support opportunity qualification and prioritization through research and analysis.
• Maintain awareness of evolving grant writing best practices, funder expectations, and sector trends.
• Collaborate with Program Directors, Communications, Development, and Leadership throughout proposal development.
• Coordinate proposal timelines, content collection, supporting materials, and internal review processes.
• Facilitate information gathering to ensure proposals accurately reflect program goals, outcomes, implementation plans, and organizational priorities.
• Work with program and finance staff to develop proposal budgets and supporting materials that align with project design, funder requirements, and proposal narratives.
• Maintain organized proposal files, templates, and supporting documentation.
• Leverage AI tools, research platforms, and emerging technologies to improve productivity, proposal quality, and organizational learning.
• Continuously strengthen grant writing, storytelling, and proposal development skills.
• Recommend improvements to proposal development processes, tools, templates, and workflows.
• Share relevant trends, insights, and best practices with colleagues.

Grant Writer

Director

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Hispanic Access Foundation’s Conservation portfolio.
• Translate organizational priorities into high-impact programs that strengthen Latino leadership, expand equitable access to nature, and advance community-driven conservation solutions.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the Conservation portfolio, ensuring programs are executed effectively, grants are successfully managed, and staff are supported to deliver exceptional results.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing Conservation team through coaching, performance management, and regular feedback.
• Establish clear priorities, accountability, and alignment across departments and with external partners.
• Monitor program performance and use data and lessons learned to strengthen impact and effectiveness.
• Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets in partnership with Finance.

Grant Writer

Conservation Director