Grants and Foundations Officer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Grants and Foundations Officer play a key role in securing and managing funding that fuels this mission. This position oversees the full lifecycle of foundation grants - from identifying opportunities and writing proposals to reporting outcomes and maintaining strong relationships. Working closely with the VP of Philanthropy and Senior Leadership Team, this role advances our fundraising strategy by developing compelling proposals, cultivating grantors, and demonstrating impact that expresses Union Rescue Mission’s vision and values.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE: Colossians 3:23 is the foundation of URM’s standard for employment, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Research and qualify new grant partnership opportunities that align with Union Rescue Missionorganizational and program priorities.

• Write compelling LOIs, proposals, and budgets in collaboration with program leaders and finance staff.

• Collaborate with the VP of Philanthropy to explore opportunities for collaboration that lead to increased organizational revenue.

• Communicate with funding partners to clarify proposal and reporting requirements as well as ways to leverage our partnership for meaningful collaboration.

• Plan and facilitate site visits and Union Rescue Mission engagement experiences to deepen relationships.

• Work with program and finance departments to properly manage internal spending and reporting of grants.

• Reporting and Stewardship

• Manage the grant reporting calendar to ensure timely and accurate proposal and reporting submissions.

• Coordinate with program staff to collect data, success stories, and impact metrics for reports.

• Produce high-quality reports and updates demonstrating the outcomes and stewardship of partner investments.

• In collaboration with the external engagement team, maintain relationships with existing funders through proactive communication, recognition, and engagement, ensuring office leadership is updated on engagement happenings and opportunities to steward relationships.

• Process and Data Management

• Maintain organized records of proposals, deadlines, contacts, and outcomes in the CRM tracking system.

• Develop and refine Union Rescue Mission’s grant processes to ensure efficiency, clarity, and compliance.

• Support continuous improvement of systems for proposal tracking, reporting, and data management.

• Organize and facilitate post-award meetings with program and finance leaders and ensure data collection requirements are communicated to program and outreach teams.

• Participate in cross-department collaboration to embed monitoring, evaluation, and learning principles across proposals and programs as needed

• Remain informed about organizational programs, outcomes, and funding priorities to effectively represent Union Rescue Mission’s work to funders.

• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES:

• 10–12 years of experience

• Managing foundation and government grant relationships directly

• Overseeing large, multi-year or six-figure grants

• Bachelor’s degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives.

• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

• Demonstrated success in grant writing, partnership development, or related fundraising roles.

• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Skilled in project management, meeting deadlines, and handling multiple priorities.

• Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting, data reporting, and CRM systems (Salesforce)

• Understanding of grant compliance, monitoring, and evaluation principles.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptable to new digital tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Manual dexterity required for reaching, lifting objects, and operating office equipment.

• Ability to operate office equipment.

• Must be able to lift at least 30lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean and orderly, properly lit, and ventilated.

• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

• Indoor office setting position.

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