Grants Writer Coordinator

APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.

We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
• Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 5 Personal Days
• 10 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• Metro reimbursement or free parking
• Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!

*NOTE: For consideration, please include cover letter and resume. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

In collaboration with and under supervision of the Institutional Giving Manager, the Grants Writer Coordinator is responsible for securing funding for APLA Health & Wellness operations and program needs through prospect research, writing and timely submission of high-quality, compelling letters of inquiry, proposals and grant reports to new and existing government and private funders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage a portfolio of grant prospects and be responsible for a revenue goal;
• Conduct extensive prospect research on governmental, corporate and private foundation grant-making organizations and analyze them to identify likely new funding sources;
• Discuss program requirements and sources with Institutional Giving Manager and department subject matter experts, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals;
• Create and maintain up-to-date language regarding the organization and the organizations programs;
• Write grant proposals, according to format required, and submit proposals to funding agency or foundation based on deadline;
• Assist program personnel in writing periodic reports to comply with grant requirements;
• Assist in maintaining relationships through outreach and stewardship;
• Assist in the maintenance of a proposal calendar and annual grants strategy;
• Input and maintain accurate foundation information in Donor Perfect;
• As directed, prepare status reports for organization leadership regarding grants, partnerships and prospects;
• Actively participate in Advancement Team meetings, projects, and activities;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Will work under direction of the Institutional Giving Manager.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public or Business Administration related fields, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years minimum experience in development, grant writing and strategic fund raising.
• 2+ years government grants (local, state, federal) required.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the issues facing members of the LGBT community and to people living with HIV.

Knowledge:

• Excellent time management and project management skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to details. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and successfully handle multiple projects and competing timelines, priorities and deadlines.
• Exhibit strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated prospect research, analytical and planning skills.
• High-level computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience with internet research techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of donor management databases (such as DonorPerfect) preferred.

Ability to:

• Understand and execute complex instructions.
• Meet hard deadlines.
• Learn from rejection and persist.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment of diverse individuals.
• Self-motivated.
• Travel locally and work some weekday evenings and weekends as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California drivers license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

COVID-19  and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran.

To apply visit aplahealth.org or click on the link below:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=52358&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806