Job Description

The Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (DSCBA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit formed in 1998 with the mission  to empower, inspire, and support people with Down syndrome, their families, and the community that serves them while fostering awareness and acceptance in all areas of life.  The DSCBA’s annual budget of $1,300,000 is funded nearly entirely through individual donations and private foundation grants, including approximately two dozen regular funders that require grant management.

The DSCBA is looking to hire a new team member with experience in Grant writing: a friendly, passionate, and enthusiastic individual with grant writing and grant management experience, strong organizational skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Recommended Grant Writer Qualifications:  The following factors provide the basis for competitively evaluating candidates:

· Minimum of four years experience in fund development for a nonprofit organization OR four years experience writing and submitting grant proposals

· Strong writing and communication skills

· Ability to understand and synthesize information from program staff, documents, and data into succinct yet thorough and persuasive grant proposals to funders

· Ability to work under tight deadlines

· Well organized and able to coordinate needed information well ahead of proposal and report deadlines

· Attention to detail and ability to carefully and thoroughly follow instructions

· Professional demeanor and ability to interact well with funders and staff

· Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Microsoft 365, Salesforce or other database, and Adobe Acrobat

· A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into written form.

· Exceptional communication skills, ability to present and express ideas and information effectively.

· Experience developing and maintaining cooperative, collaborative relationships within an organization and outside partners.

· Experience working within the nonprofit disability community is a plus.

DSCBA Grant Writer – Compensation: 

• $35.00 per hour, or more, based upon experience.
• Starting part-time, 20-25 hours per week, future full-time hours may be available.
• Work from our beautiful Danville, CA location
• Hybrid: In-office and virtual hours, with work-from-home possibilities after fully trained.
• Employment is subject to a background check.

DSCBA Grant Writer responsibilities include* :

Grant Writing, Grant Management, Administrative Support, Grant Reporting, Community Engagement, and Office/Organization Collaboration.

· Write, revise, and submit grant proposals and letters of inquiry to current and prospective private and corporate foundations (approximately 4 proposals per month)

· Write, revise, and submit grant reports to current funders (approximately 2 reports per month)

· Research potential new grantors using Foundation Directory Online (Candid) and other sources

· Manage yearly calendar of grant applications and reporting deadlines

· Assist with developing program budgets for grant applications

· Maintain grant submission and award information using Salesforce

· Create and share a monthly Grant report.

· This is a hybrid position with some in-person/in-office hours, the office is located in Danville, CA.

The DSCBA can share a complete job description with qualified individuals who have submitted resumes, a cover letter, and writing samples.

* Note: this is intended to provide a high-level overview of the DSCBA Grant Writer role and description. 

Job Type: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

TO APPLY:

• Candidates are asked to include a cover letter and resume and to share 2 writing samples. These can be emailed to teresa@dscba.org

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Grant writing: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Danville, CA 94526 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid - In-person & Virtual

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