Location: Los Angeles, CA
Company: Crystal Stairs
gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, interactionual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS - GRANT WRITER Crystal Stairs, Inc. is seeking an External Affairs Associate who is passionate about growing and serving the children and families of South Los Angeles.
Here at Crystal Stairs, Inc. we are the leading nonprofit in the early care and education industry in Los Angeles. We provide resources and services to over 45,000 children and families each year through our 6 core programs, Resource & Referral, Child Care Subsidy, Head Start, Health Outreach, Parent Support Services, and Community Voices. Job Overview
The External Affairs Grant Writer (EAGW) initiates, plans, and executes all Agency efforts to increase programmatic support and partnerships. This position is accountable for increasing revenue targets that will help to broaden the scope of the Agency's funding sources, and writing grant proposals to grow programmatic reach and impact.
Funding Sources include but are not limited to special events, foundation, corporate and individual giving. The External Affairs Grant Writer will identify new grant opportunities and cultivate relationships to maximize contributions, enhance programmatic outreach, and have primary responsibility for grant identification, writing and drafting grant requests,
tracking, and reporting. The EAGW will develop, implement and oversee a comprehensive strategic advancement plan.
The External Affairs Grant Writer will work as a key member of the External Affairs team to drive growth that achieves CSI mission as well as, program and revenue goals. The EAGW will work closely with the External Affairs Coordinator to support the development of strong written Agency materials including; press releases, promotional collateral, and internal communication. The EAGW will develop a solid foundational understanding of the Agency; past and present, the Early Care and Education industry, and the communities we serve to ensure high-quality messaging and story-telling to achieve the goals of the Agency.
Responsibilities Research and write grant proposals in partnership with the development of new program services and expansions of existing program services. Proactively identify, develop and broaden the scope of the Agency's resources and grant opportunities through strategic relationship building, networking, and social media to enhance the level of service locally and statewide Lead in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic advancement plan Manage the development of community partnerships and produce written and visual materials (i.
e Annual Report), including community partner appeals and marketing collateral, to support CSI's development efforts Prepare all content and communication materials needed to increase awareness of childcare-related issues and policies impacting communities while strengthening the strategic advancement of Crystal Stairs' mission and vision. Work with the External Affairs Coordinator to provide input for agency marketing materials Maintain a secure database of community partnerships and outreach efforts; assist with data tracking, reporting, and acknowledgment Explore collaborative and partnership opportunities with community members, public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and corporations Support the Director of External Affairs in managing an individual cultivation plan to expand and enhance the Agency's outreach efforts Creation of various resource-generating campaigns that support the Agency's overall mission and strategic initiatives Leadership in planning and execution of special events (i.
e. Stand for Children Day and Parent Empowerment Day) Create and manage a communications plan with community contributors, partners, and volunteers that strengthens relationships and sustains viable resource channels Other duties as assigned Qualifications for External Affairs Associate Bachelors' degree in Communications, Marketing and/or Journalism required Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Grant Writer Minimum of 2 years of development and partnership cultivation experience, and/or marketing experience preferred.
Communications experience for a community-based organization with a similar mission is preferred. Total Package of Benefits Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life and Pet Insurance 401k Matching Options Flex Spending Pre-paid Legal Services Sick and Vacation Time Paid Holidays Opportunity for Growth and Development Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM Crystal Stairs, Inc.
is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, interaction, national origin, age, marital status, interactionual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.
Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.
S. Food and Drug Administration. For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www. crystalstairs. org Job Posted by Applicant Pro
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