Grant Writer; Hybrid

Overview

Get To Know Us For over 100 years, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (VDM) has taken pride in providing exceptional programs and services for children and families throughout LA County. VDM envisions a community where all children and families are equipped and prepared to live productive, fulfilling lives. We serve the most vulnerable in Los Angeles, many of whom have faced multi-generational inequities.

Vista Del Mar is guided by core values of empowerment, equity, and excellence.

Culture At Vista Del Mar, our success is empowered by our staff, families, residents, and clients. We believe in the inclusion and liberation of marginalized communities, standing in unity for justice and recognizing long-standing systemic oppression. We acknowledge we are part of an unjust system and strongly advocate to change oppressive systems and the unconscious bias that affect staff, clients, and families in all communities.

Vista is committed to developing a culture of healing, community care, and creating a sense of belonging. Our actions will be louder than our words. Folks who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, of a marginalized gender, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression, and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply.

Mission Vista Del Mar provides a trauma-responsive continuum of services to empower children, youth, and families in Southern California to lead fulfilling lives.

Position Overview The Grant Writer is a key member of Vista Del Mar’s Grants team and is responsible for supporting all aspects of institutional fundraising – including research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management – to meet annual fundraising goals. The Grant Writer will build strong partnerships with corporate and foundation funders, collaborate across departments to identify funding opportunities, and design and write compelling proposals that demonstrate the transformative impact of Vista Del Mar’s programs and services.

This is a full time hybrid (on-site & remote) position.

• Support the Director of Grants and Foundation Relations in designing and implementing a multi-year institutional fundraising strategy that meets Vista’s revenue goals;
• Research, identify, and evaluate potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and corporate donors that align with Vista’s programs and priorities;
• Partner with departments across the organization to gather data, success stories, and program outcomes to craft compelling grant proposals and reports;
• Manage the entire grant lifecycle for select funders, including concept development, proposal writing, submission, reporting, and compliance;
• Collaborate with finance staff in preparing budgets and financial reports for grants;
• Maintain accurate records of all grant requests, awards, deadlines, and correspondence with funders;
• Monitor grant progress by tracking reporting deadlines, preparing interim reports, and ensuring compliance with grant agreements;
• Cultivate and steward relationships with program officers and foundation representatives through regular communication, impact reporting, and site visits;
• Write and edit other development-related materials as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience as a grant writer.
• Proven track record of securing grant awards and cultivating relationships with funders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support.
• Experience creating and managing grant budgets, monitoring expenditures, and collaborating with finance team to ensure accurate reporting to funding partners.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into donor-facing impact stories.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and research tools such as Foundation Directory Online.
• Existing connections to institutional funders in…