Institutional Giving Manager (Grant Writer)

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Details

• Position: Institutional Giving Manager (Grant Writer)
• Position Type: Temporary coverage through January
• Location: Commerce, CA, with the possibility of moving to Downtown Los Angeles
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Monday and Friday remote; Tuesday–Thursday onsite)
• Pay Rate: $55 per hour
• Preferred Experience: Healthcare or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Institutional Giving Manager (Grant Writer) to lead fundraising initiatives that support organizational priorities and long-term growth. This role is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing funding from foundations, government agencies, corporations, and select private donors to support capital projects, operational needs, and programmatic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, institutional fundraising, prospect research, and donor stewardship, with the ability to manage complex funding opportunities from initial identification through proposal submission, award management, and reporting. This position requires exceptional writing and analytical skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple funding opportunities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure funding from foundations, government agencies, and corporations to support capital, operational, and programmatic priorities.
• Support targeted private philanthropy initiatives through donor cultivation and stewardship in coordination with organizational leadership.
• Research, identify, and maintain a pipeline of institutional funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals and funding timelines.
• Prepare compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manage grant submission timelines and maintain an accurate grants calendar to track application deadlines, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with finance, program, and operational teams to gather organizational data, develop proposal budgets, and prepare narrative and financial reports for funders.
• Ensure accurate documentation, donor acknowledgments, and appropriate stewardship of institutional grants and assigned private donor contributions.
• Monitor fundraising performance, track progress toward funding goals, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Develop and maintain a compelling organizational case for support and impact profile, updating materials at least semi-annually.
• Represent the organization at funder meetings, site visits, and select community events to strengthen relationships and increase organizational visibility.
• Monitor trends in institutional philanthropy, funding priorities, grant-making practices, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support fundraising, development, and organizational advancement.

Qualifications & RequirementsRequired:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least five years of experience in fundraising, grant writing, and institutional giving.
• Demonstrated success securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing budgets and aligning financial information with grant proposals.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and donor management databases.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to travel between organizational locations for business purposes as needed.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working in healthcare, community health, or Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
• Familiarity with institutional funding requirements, grant compliance, donor stewardship, and nonprofit fundraising strategies.
• Experience supporting organizational growth through diversified funding streams and strategic philanthropic partnerships.

Why Join Us? This temporary opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by securing funding that supports essential programs, organizational growth, and community initiatives. The role provides an opportunity to apply your grant-writing expertise, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills while working with a collaborative team.
Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!
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