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

11 Paid Holidays

4 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!

This position will pay $26.80 - $31.39 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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 annual operating and program needs through prospect research, writing and timely submission of high-quality, compelling letters of inquiry, proposals and grant stewardship reports to new and existing funders.

NOTE: Position may work remotely and in the office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Become familiar with APLA Health and the organization’s programs and services

Maintain updated content and related materials to support the grant writing process

Manage a portfolio of 40+ funders and additional prospects and be responsible for a revenue goal

Complete the following professional development courses: systematic prospect research, grant writing, foundation and corporate philanthropy, donor stewardship, etc.

Conduct extensive prospect research on governmental, corporate and private foundation grant-making organizations and analyze them to identify likely new funding sources

Lead staff on the Family Foundation Project of new and former foundations

Discuss proposal requirements and funding sources with Institutional Giving Manager and department managers, gather and format information, write drafts, and obtain approvals

Write grant proposals according to grant guidelines, and submit proposals to funding agency based on deadline

Assist program personnel in writing reports to comply with grant requirements

Assist in maintaining relationships with program officers and/or funder representatives through outreach and stewardship

Assist in the maintenance of a proposal calendar and annual grants strategy

Input and maintain accurate 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

Supervision will be provided by the Institutional Giving Manager

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public or Business Administration related fields, OR HS diploma/GED and 4 years’ experience

Strong written communication skills; 2+ years’ professional writing experience, some development experience preferred

Awareness and sensitivity to the issues facing members of the LGBTQ+ community and to people 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

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 driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption.

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

To Apply:

Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=143194&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806