Grant Writer / Development Specialist - Kheir Clinic (FQHC)

• Research, develop, and sustain traditional and creative fundraising strategies and programs.
• Write grant proposals, LOIs, reports, budgets, and funder correspondences with limited supervision.
• Collaborate with leadership on short‐term and long‐term development planning, including operating plans, budgets, and revenue projections.
• Drive annual plans for development activities, with special emphasis on corporate and foundation support and grants.
• Develop effective working relationships with donors, Board Members, volunteers, government and foundation representatives and others to nurture their connection to the organization.
• Identify potential sources of funding and revenue.
• Coordinate efforts of key staff members to ensure that documents are completed by the specified deadlines for grant proposals.
• Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements.
• Update, record and maintain electronic and hard copy client, donor, and administrative filing system and database. Acknowledge donations and gifts.
• Use various data sources to run reports and write summaries of results for internal and external use (grant applications and reports, public relations pieces, etc).
• Prepare long term and short term projects, reports, correspondence, and other materials, following established guidelines and procedures with limited supervision.
• Coordinate special projects and new program development to promote increased awareness of Kheir in the community and among potential and existing donors.
• Research on up‐to‐date healthcare issues and policies to incorporate into grant‐writing and public relations materials.
• Support the organization’s advocacy efforts and government affairs projects, including writing and requesting letters of support, collaborating with local elected officials’ offices, staying abreast of pending and passed legislation affecting Kheir’s services, participating in collaborative efforts to promote relevant legislation, etc.
• Write & prepare PR materials, including reports, fact sheets, newsletters, press releases, and donor & media packets.
• Develop and post content on Kheir’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Plan and execute fundraising and public relations events (both independently and as part of a team), including the organization’s annual fundraising dinner, donor receptions, press conferences, site visits with special guests, and selected community and outreach events for patients.
• Support the development of selected marketing collateral, including mass mailings to donors, partners, and community members.
• Greet guests, provide tours, organize meetings and fulfill other hospitality duties for special guests as needed.
• Provide general development and related administrative support as needed.
• Other additional duties.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of grant writing experience.
• Experience with HRSA or other federal grants preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail & accuracy, including proofreading skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to write grants from concept, LOI, to full proposal.
• Must have experience with developing and finalizing grant budgets.
• Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize duties and multi‐task in a fast‐paced environment.
• High energy level and ability to work effectively with a team.
• Must show initiative, be self‐motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to producing accurate, organized and high‐quality work.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow and provide detailed instructions.
• Strong sense of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Completion of DOJ background check.
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License, auto insurance, current vehicle registration with clean records & everyday access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be available for occasional evening and weekend events.

The Kheir Clinic is a primary provider of critical in-language healthcare and human services support to the residents of Metro Los Angeles and its neighboring communities. We strive to accommodate underserved residents in the greater Los Angeles area regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or income.