Job Description
Job DescriptionProgran Manager
Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90015
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Onsite
About the Organization
This nonprofit organization is one of the largest in California, providing essential support that helps individuals and families move from crisis to long-term stability. Programs address food insecurity, housing instability, emergency support, and family services across Los Angeles County.
Position Overview
The Program Manager reports to the Chief Development & Communications Officer and plays a central role in grant writing, RFP development, funding strategy, and proposal coordination.
The ideal candidate is a polished, professional communicator who thrives in a mission-driven environment and brings strong writing, organization, and collaboration skills. This role works onsite alongside a small, supportive team and partners with a peer in a similar function.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Writing & Proposal Development
- Lead development and submission of grant proposals, contract applications, and RFPs.
- Write compelling narratives, supporting documents, and funding justifications.
- Prepare and track grant submissions under leadership direction.
- Review and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, clarity, and competitiveness.
- Maintain organized documentation for all funding submissions.
Funding Research & Opportunity Management
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities through foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Monitor institutional funding calendars and new opportunities.
- Attend bidder conferences and gather information for government funding requests.
- Support preparation of annual Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) submissions.
Internal Collaboration & Coordination
- Work with regional and program leaders to develop strong program narratives and budgets.
- Ensure proposal alignment across programs and prevent duplication.
- Collaborate with another staff member in a similar role; this position is not the sole grant writer.
- Participate in internal meetings and support development strategy execution.
Administrative & Technical Tasks
- Ensure all submissions meet guidelines and deadlines.
- Manage proposal tracking, filing, and reporting needs.
- Use Raiser's Edge (required) and other donor databases.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (required) in communications, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of Grant writing experience with demonstrated success developing proposals.
- Raiser's Edge (or Raiser's Edge NXT) proficiency
- Strong writing, editing, and persuasive storytelling skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast?paced environment.
- Polished, professional communication and attention to detail.
- Comfort working onsite daily in a collaborative office environment.
Benefits
The benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a pension plan and long/short-term disability insurance.
Pay Details: $62,000.00 to $66,500.00 per year
Search managed by: Joanna Calderon
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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