Grants Manager

LA Family Housing

. Develop and write funding proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports independently and with the Director of Grants .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNorth Hollywood • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,374 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant writing and fundraising, with a strong understanding of social services and issues related to homelessness. Proficient in managing proposal submissions and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders while ensuring compliance with grant processes.

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Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentResearch SkillsTime ManagementSalesforce Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingProposal DevelopmentCopyeditingResearchAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailMS WordMS Excel

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationRelationship BuildingIndependenceTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceGrant Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR/First Aid Certification

Industry Keywords

Social ServicesHomelessnessAffordable HousingFunding ProposalsContract Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and write funding proposals, letters of inquiry, and grant reports independently and with the Director of Grants
Assemble, acquire, and update supporting documents for grant proposals and reports
Submit proposals and reports on time to meet deadlines
Collaborate with Programs and other teams to align proposals and reports with agency efforts, funding needs, and program priorities
Work with Data and Quality Assurance and Finance to ensure contract compliance and accurate grant submissions and reports
Maintain proposal submission calendars, grant reporting calendars, and other internal systems
Support day-to-day Grants Department operations with the Director of Grants
Record grant relationships and history in Salesforce and maintain database integrity
Lead project management for public proposal development and submission, including reviewing NOFOs and coordinating cross-departmental materials and appendices
Conduct prospect research to identify private foundation, organization, and corporate funding sources
Prepare prospecting profiles
Grow relationships with and support presentations to potential institutional supporters
Occasionally support agency events, communications materials, and donor correspondence
Perform additional tasks and projects assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in grant writing, fundraising, or partnership development, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Strong understanding of social services, issues of homelessness, and the population served by LAFH
Exceptional writing and copyediting skills
Knowledge of grant processes and precision in grant writing
Ability to tailor proposals and reports to specific funders
Strong research, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to represent and speak about LA Family Housing to external stakeholders
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; knowledge of Salesforce a plus
Understanding of homeless services and affordable housing
Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification
Able to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
Able to work a 9/80 work schedule
Able to work a hybrid schedule
Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
529 Education Savings Plan
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Legal Access Plan
Employee Appreciation Program
Company Sponsored Employee Events
Staff Development
9/80 Alternative Work Schedule
Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Hybrid schedule
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities