Grants Manager
San Diego Administration Building / Greater San Diego, CA
Development /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is one of the largest providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare in Southern California, operating 20 health centers throughout our three-county region. Check out our new video, "We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest” for more information about our organization: https://bit.ly/WeArePPPSW.
Care. No Matter What.
As the Grants Manager at Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, you will play a key role in supporting our mission by overseeing the full cycle of the grant process. You will work closely with the Director of Grants and Donor Communications to identify new funding opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, and track and report on the progress of awarded grants.
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, skilled technical writer with a passion for advancing reproductive health and rights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in researching, writing, and securing government grants, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
In this role, you’ll get to:
- Partner with the Philanthropy Research manager, identify and research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government.
- Develop and maintain a grants calendar to track application deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities.
- Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and other documents required by funders.
- Collaborate with agency staff to gather necessary information and data for proposals, ensuring alignment with funder requirements.
- Tailor proposals to meet the specific priorities and guidelines of each funder.
- Monitor and manage all grant-funded projects, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and agency policies.
- Prepare and submit grant reports to funders, detailing project outcomes, expenditures, and impact.
- Work closely with colleagues in finance, health centers, and other departments to ensure accurate tracking of grant budgets and expenditures.
- Maintain a detailed grants tracking system to reflect the status of current proposals, reporting deadlines, and renewal opportunities.
- Regularly update colleagues on the status of grant proposals and upcoming opportunities.
- Develop metrics and reports to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the grants program.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential funders.
- Represent the agency at funder meetings, conferences, and other networking events as needed.
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent experience in philanthropy/development/fundraising/ Writing required
- 3+ years of Experience in grant writing for non-profit and/or other organizations required
- 2+ years of Experience in people and/or program management required
- Strong understanding of planned giving vehicles and techniques, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and gift annuities required
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail required
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities required
- Proficiency in grants management software and/or CRM systems in addition to MS Office required
- Demonstrated experience securing government grants required
- Knowledge of both wider nonprofit landscape and organizational landscape: awareness of funding trends, challenges, and priorities, as well as knowledge of the organization’s mission, goals, and impacts required
- Proficiency in managing/stewarding funder relationships pre- and post-grant required
- Ability to align proposals with the long-term vision of both the organization and the funder
- Commitment to the mission and values of Planned Parenthood
$83,000 - $90,000 a year
At Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW) the philosophy behind our compensation efforts is to foster workplace equity by aligning pay and benefit structures with our Agency’s mission and values. These efforts are continuously evaluated as we work toward living out our social justice values as an employer. PPPSW recognizes that decisions about pay and benefits have significant impact on staff, and we work diligently to ensure all positions are compensated competitively as compared to other similar positions in the community. The Affiliate establishes compensation supported by a position description that identifies competencies, duties, responsibilities and qualifications. In alignment with the Agency culture, PPPSW will strive to communicate openly and transparently about the goals of the Agency and the design of the compensation policies. The Agency will ensure the compensation program is administered in a manner that is consistent with Agency’s value of pay equity.
**The compensation for this position is dependent on years of experience in Fundraising/Grant Writing**
We are the power of Planned Parenthood.
We are Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, one of the largest and most prominent affiliates of the most iconic health care organization in the world. We are recognized for the wide array of services we provide and the outstanding education we deliver.
We are a prominent and powerful team of health experts who work relentlessly to help our communities sustain their health and well-being. We adhere to the highest standards and protocols as we collaborate and care for people, without judgment.
100 years of advocating for our mission has secured our advancement, our future and our passion for practicing health care.
We are a team you can have fun with and a powerful movement you can be part of. Together we’ll take pride in shaping the future of sexual health and reproductive rights.
For those who feel that purpose is critical to their work, this is a gift.
In This Together.
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please visit our careers page for more information: www.pppswcareers.org
