Options for Learning

Grant Development Consultant

Options for Learning

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: West Covina • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $45 - $60 per hour

About the role

  • Conducting initial and periodic review of upcoming foundation-based/philanthropic funding opportunities for eligibility, sustainability, and organizational alignment;
  • Preparing three to five well-researched grant applications on a monthly basis and supporting documentation in compliance with funding requirements;
  • Coordinating with executive leadership and department administrators to identify organization projects that are compatible with available funding sources;
  • Tracking the status of grant applications and providing additional information as required;
  • Working with appropriate personnel to expedite internal processing of grant proposals, including assessing internal and external data, developing grant budgets, and building compelling narratives;
  • Working with internal departments to create and distribute reports, studies, summaries, and analyses as part of awarded-grant compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
  • Excellent comprehension and writing skills;
  • Minimum of three years of professional-level experience related to grant proposal writing and research;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams);
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and orally;
  • Knowledge of education, early care and learning, or related industry;
  • Strong research abilities;
  • Meticulous attention to detail;
  • Operational and fiscal analysis;
  • Advanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to philanthropic contracts and grants;
  • Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad impact and implications;
  • Proven track record in grant writing;
  • California driver’s license, available use of an automobile, and automobile liability insurance;
  • Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
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