Communications and Editorial Manager

Sanctuary Centers of Santa Barbara is seeking a part-time to full-time (20-40 hours per week) highly knowledgeable Grant Writer with extensive experience in the Santa Barbara community working with local foundations.

Responsibilities

• Research grant-making organizations and analyze them to identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs.
• Prepare letters of intent, grant proposals, public funding applications, and grant reports.
• Develop and maintain effective, long-term working relationships with grantors through stewardship activities to facilitate the grants process.
• Compile, write, and edit all grant applications exhibiting strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling.
• Review the budget of a project or program for which funding is sought and make recommendations on how to better present it to grant-making organizations.
• Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization’s preferences and follow their guidelines exactly.
• Maintain contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application to supply additional supportive material as needed.
• Manage the process of supplying progress reports when required by a grant-making organization that has funded a project or program.
• Administer and complete all required post-award reporting, compliance, and evaluation.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• At least five years of documented successful grant writing experience in Santa Barbara.
• Proficient at directing and managing competitive grant applications.
• Strong computer skills, including five years of Microsoft Office experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage several projects concurrently, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must be located in or willing to move to Santa Barbara.
• Must be able to pass a DOJ background check.

Pay

$45,000–$97,000 annually, commensurate with experience.