Private Foundations & Grants Specialist

Location: Stockton, CA
Compensation: $28.00–$36.00 per hour ($58,240–$74,880 annually)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: On-Site
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports To: Grant Manager

Position Summary

Talent Group is recruiting a detail-oriented and experienced Private Foundations & Grants Specialist to oversee grant research, proposal development, funding applications, and grant administration.

This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of private foundation, corporate, and charitable grants, ensuring accurate submissions, compliance with funding requirements, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate brings exceptional writing and research skills, strong organizational abilities, and experience managing multiple grant opportunities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Research & Development

• Research and identify private foundation, corporate, and charitable funding opportunities.

• Maintain an organized grant pipeline and annual funding calendar.

• Monitor funding announcements, application deadlines, and eligibility requirements.

• Evaluate funding opportunities and prepare recommendations for leadership.

• Maintain accurate records of prospective funders and grant activity.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Prepare competitive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, and supporting documentation.

• Develop compelling narratives, measurable outcomes, and funding justifications.

• Collaborate with internal departments to gather financial information, budgets, and supporting materials.

• Ensure proposals meet application requirements and submission deadlines.

• Maintain grant templates, proposal documents, and supporting resources.

Grant Administration & Compliance

• Manage grants from initial application through award administration, reporting, and closeout.

• Track grant agreements, award conditions, budgets, and reporting requirements.

• Prepare interim, annual, and final grant reports.

• Maintain accurate grant records and electronic tracking systems.

• Monitor grant performance, renewal opportunities, and compliance deadlines.

• Support audits and ensure timely completion of required documentation.

Foundation Relations & Reporting

• Support ongoing communication and relationship management with funding partners.

• Prepare impact reports, funding updates, acknowledgment letters, and supporting communications.

• Identify opportunities for grant renewals, expanded funding, and multi-year awards.

• Provide grant activity reports, pipeline updates, and funding analyses to leadership.

• Assist with improving grant management processes and reporting procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing, grant administration, foundation relations, or a related field preferred.

• Demonstrated experience developing competitive grant proposals.

• Strong written communication, editing, and research skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Experience tracking grant budgets, reporting requirements, and compliance documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and grant management or donor database software.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

• Previous nonprofit grant management experience preferred.

Performance Expectations

• Research and evaluate approximately 8–10 new funding opportunities monthly.

• Support the submission of approximately one competitive grant application per week.

• Maintain an active and organized funding pipeline.

• Ensure grant reporting and compliance deadlines are consistently met.

• Contribute to departmental funding and grant development objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employer 401(k) Matching

• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity

Talent Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.