Grant Writer

Kids In The Spotlight (KITS) is an award-winning nonprofit that empowers foster care-impacted and underserved youth through storytelling, filmmaking, mentorship, and workforce development programs. Through innovative, trauma-informed programming, KITS helps children build confidence, develop career skills, and create brighter futures.

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Grant Writer & Grants Administrator to help secure and manage funding that directly supports life-changing programs for youth.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify foundation, corporate, government, and other funding opportunities.
• Write and submit grant proposals, LOIs, sponsorship requests, and renewal applications.
• Manage the grant process from application through reporting and compliance.
• Develop grant budgets and budget narratives in partnership with leadership.
• Track deadlines, reporting requirements, and grant activity in Monday.com.
• Prepare interim and final grant reports.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and executive teams to develop compelling proposals and measurable outcomes.
• Support donor stewardship, funder communications, and funding strategy initiatives.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of nonprofit grant writing and grant administration experience.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and communication skills.
• Experience developing grant budgets, reports, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Nonprofit experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success securing and managing six- or seven-figure grants.
• Experience with California state, county, or federal funding opportunities.
• Experience with Monday.com and/or donor CRM systems such as Salsa Labs.
• Experience in foster care, youth development, workforce development, mental health, arts education, entertainment, or related fields.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Why KITS?

This is more than a grant writing role. You'll help secure the funding that makes it possible for foster youth to tell their stories, build career pathways, and access transformative opportunities. Join a passionate, mission-driven team making a measurable impact in the lives of people every day.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Van Nuys, CA. The position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.