Description A leading nonprofit organization in San Mateo is seeking a Grants Specialist to join its Advancement team in a hybrid (onsite/remote) capacity. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in grant-writing, exceptional organizational skills, and a proven ability to successfully manage foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities. This role is critical to ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability through effective grant proposal development, reporting, and strategic funder relationships.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Outlook. Knowledge of fundraising software (such as GrantHub, Salesforce, or similar) is highly desirable.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse groups, including team members, leadership, external partners, and volunteers.
Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships across communities and maintain professional boundaries with all constituents.
Problem-Solving: Solution-oriented mindset with excellent judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills. Ability to proactively identify and resolve issues while maintaining resilience and focus under pressure.
Project Management: Highly organized with excellent multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Comfortable meeting competing demands with tight deadlines and adapting to unexpected changes.
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of grant-writing and reporting.
Adaptability: Flexible with schedules, able to accommodate occasional evening, weekend, or holiday commitments, and quick to adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and ethics, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel between agency locations with a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and registered, insured vehicle.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree(s) preferred.
Minimum of four years of foundation, corporate, or government grant-writing experience required.
Proven track record of success in securing major funding from local, regional, and national funders.
Expertise in grant proposal writing and development, research and prospecting, funding cultivation and solicitation, and project management.
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