Grant writer

About the role

The Grant Writer Intern will support the Latino Diabetes Association in researching, developing, and drafting grant proposals that align with the organization’s mission and funding priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential funding opportunities
• Gather program data and stories from staff
• Draft clear and compelling narratives
• Affiliate with budgets and attachments for grant submissions
• Maintain a grants calendar
• Track deadlines
• Support preparation of reports to funders

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing abilities
• Capacity to produce clear, concise, and persuasive content tailored to funder requirements
• Research skills to identify grant opportunities and gather relevant data, statistics, and program information from internal and external sources
• Organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple deadlines, maintain grant records, and support timely submissions
• Basic familiarity with nonprofit work, fundraising, or program evaluation; interest in public health, community health, or social services is highly beneficial
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with staff, volunteers, and community partners, and to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment in Montebello, CA, with reliable access to a computer and internet for remote tasks
• Relevant coursework or experience in fields such as English, Communications, Public Health, Social Sciences, or Nonprofit Management is preferred
• Knowledge of Latino communities and/or diabetes-related issues is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly valued but not required.