Coordinator, Institutional Giving - Grant Writer

Team Rubicon (TR) is seeking a Coordinator, Institutional Giving – Grant Writer. The Coordinator, Institutional Giving – Grant Writer will develop and advance strategic fundraising goals while creating meaningful relationships with our passionate donor base. This will require the ability to navigate, coordinate, and organize complex org charts, budgets, and calendars to inform proposals, access grant opportunities, and ensure high-quality, timely, and accurate reports. The Coordinator, Institutional Giving – Grant Writer will be responsible for submitting grant solicitations (proposals, Letter of Inquiry, Request for Applications, etc.) and grant reports (expense reports, impact reports, etc.).

Every day will be a challenge, but every month brings new opportunities for an organization that is quickly becoming a household name in disaster response. This position reports to TR’s Manager, Grants & Compliance and is based out of TR’s National Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA.

Duties:

• Coordinate all grant processes (e.g., evaluations, budget, finance, reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance and other funder requirements
• Write grant applications and related documents (e.g., required reports, budgets, specific inquiries, etc.) for the purpose of submitting to the appropriate funding agency
• Monitor proposals and funding application requirements, content, delivery method and labeling, deadlines, and eligibility for grants
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Research grant opportunities (e.g., facility improvements, curriculum development, administrative needs, etc.) for the purpose of developing additional funding resources for both current and proposed services
• Persuasively communicate the organization's mission and programs, including intended inputs to outcomes (and everything between), to potential funders

Experience and Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Creative Writing, International Relations/Affairs, or relevant field
• 1-3 years of experience with nonprofits (either through job, volunteer, or interning)
• Strong written communication skills: ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals
• Strong verbal communications skills: ability to confidently and clearly communicate with donors over the phone and video conference

Special Requirements:

• This is a full-time, in-office role and the position is based out of Los Angeles, CA
• Other Travel: 10% non-local travel to support broader organizational activities

Job Type:

• Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

Job Tier:

• Coordinator

Pay Range:

• $20 - $25 per hour

Cultural Principles:

• Mission First, Greyshirts Always: Anyone joining TR must understand that our mission to provide disaster response comes first
• Step into the Arena: TR needs leaders who aren’t afraid to dare to be great
• Everyone Has A Role Know It: Ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment and solve problems in the face of ambiguity
• GSD: We are entrepreneurial, resourceful, and determined no matter how chaotic the situation
• Change Your Socks: We take care of ourselves and each other so we are best equipped to serve those in greatest need
• Adults Only: Every team member is an adult until proven otherwise
• Your Mother’s A Donor: Every leader must be committed to fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and financial stewardship

Perks of the Team:

• Generous vacation and sick time
• Matching 401k contributions up to 4% (No vesting requirement)
• 100% company-paid health benefits for employees and their dependents
• Professional development, leadership development and events/conferences
• Annual National Volunteer Leadership Conference
• Annual Staff Leadership Conference
• Paid time off to volunteer with the non-profit of your choice
• Generous holiday schedule (including a paid week off between winter holidays)
• Fully stocked kitchens and frequent catered lunches
• In-office gym

The health of our staff and volunteers is a top priority for Team Rubicon. We require all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to obtain an approved exemption as an accommodation. If you are not willing to be vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless Team Rubicon approves a valid exemption and reasonable accommodation for qualifying religious or medical reasons (or for other categories protected by applicable law. This policy is intended to comply with all state and local laws, including all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Learn more about Team Rubicon:

• Website: TeamRubiconUSA.org 
• Facebook:  Facebook.com/TeamRubicon 
• Twitter: @TeamRubicon

Team Rubicon is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to not only including but actively seeking out a diversity of lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and voices in order to foster inclusion, growth, and innovation. Your candidacy will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.