Grant Writer

Seneca Family of Agencies

Grant Writer responsible for writing and securing funding for innovative programs at Seneca Family of Agencies. Collaborating with various teams to track and report on grant outcomes.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,594 - $93,594 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead grants strategy, proactively identifying and cultivating funding opportunities that align with Seneca’s funding priorities.
Initiate, build and maintain relationships with foundation and funding partners, as well as internal teams and staff.
Produce grant requests and reports that accurately and compellingly describe programs to support youth and families for foundations and other private funders.
Collaborates with program staff to identify meaningful data and outcome measures that support effective program tracking, evaluation, and grant reporting.
Collaborate closely with development team and program leaders across agency, proactively partnering to leverage expertise from others and achieve grant strategy goals.
Project manage the development of proposal components, including proposal budgets, receive and integrate feedback from stakeholders, and participate in a collaborative process of final compilation for all projects.
Oversee the successful completion of projects, including effectively managing workflow.
Participate in, lead, and/or represent Seneca in collaborative meetings with agency staff at all levels, as well as external foundation partners, to plan for and execute projects and represent Seneca’s full continuum of services.
Engage in and contribute to required Strategic Initiatives team meetings, team building retreats, and team activities to identify and work toward departmental goals.
Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred.
Minimum 3 years' experience in a grant writing role, preferably in a mental health, education, or social services setting.
Experience and knowledge of children's service programs.
Experience with and commitment to integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)and an anti-oppressive lens to program design, writing, and the work environment.
At least 21 years of age.
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting at $79,594 - $93,594 per year
Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Salary increases each year
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
50% paid premiums for dependents
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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Hard Skills & Tools

grant writingproposal developmentbudget managementdata analysisprogram evaluationproject managementreport writingfundraisingoutcome measurementcollaboration

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationteamworkleadershipstrategic thinkingproblem solvingorganizational skillsadaptabilityinitiativecommitment to DEI

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeTB test clearancefingerprinting clearancevalid driver's license