Grant Writer

At the San Diego Rescue Mission, we are driven by a profound belief in compassion, service, and the transformative power of Jesus' love. Our mission goes beyond charity; it is a calling to love our neighbors and provide hope and healing to those experiencing homelessness. We are committed to creating a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring that our programs serve as safe havens for men, women, and children in need

Position Summary

The Grants Writer manages the San Diego Rescue Mission’s Grant Program, providing direction and execution for all foundation and grant-related efforts. This role may manage a part-time grant writer, oversees the full lifecycle of grant applications and reporting, builds and strengthens foundation partnerships, and ensures alignment with organizational goals. The Grants Writer collaborates closely with the Programs team and Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to determine vision, develop compelling narratives, track measurable outcomes, and secure sustainable funding that advances SDRM’s mission. This is a hybrid position working in the office up to 3 days each week.

Key Experience

• Lead and manage the grants program, providing vision, direction and accountability.
• Work with the part-time grant writer to divide grant opportunities
• Oversee all aspects of the grant lifecycle, including research, applications, proposals, compliance, and reporting.
• Cultivate, strengthen, and steward relationships with foundations and funding partners.
• Develop and execute an annual grant strategy to achieve revenue goals and organizational priorities.
• Manage and maintain a centralized grants database and calendar (Virtuous CRM), ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Programs staff to gather data, metrics, and outcomes for strong grant narratives.
• Analyze and report on grant program performance, providing monthly and quarterly updates.
• Write and manage all local government grant applications and reports
• Represent SDRM’s Mission, Vision, and Values while modeling servant leadership and spiritual growth.
• To serve as a member of the Development Team
• To be the primary grant writer for private and local government grants
• To oversee the grants calendar and reports
• To designate grants to a part-time contract writer
• To collaborate with programs and facilities to determine SDRM needs
• Collaborate cross-functionally to uphold trauma-informed practices and ensure client dignity.

Staff Expectations

As a representative of San Diego Rescue Mission, all employees are expected to:

• Adhere to the Statement of Faith, upholding biblical principles in all aspects of work and life.
• Be prepared to share the hope you have in Christ. As a representative of Christ, be ready to gently and respectfully share the Good News of Jesus Christ at all times.
• Live out the Mission, Vision, and Values of the SDRM by safeguarding the Mission, pursuing the Vision, and reflecting our core values—Faith, Compassion, Excellence, and Integrity—in both your personal and public life. Remain focused on serving, demonstrating a deep desire to see God transform the lives of those experiencing homelessness.
• Intentionally spend time in God’s Word, prayer, staying rooted in a biblical community (local church, ministry, small group) to deepen your relationship with Christ.
• Model servant leadership in all interactions, encourage and support SDRM staff in their walk with Christ, putting the needs of others before yourself.
• Foster a coachable, approachable, and humble spirit, remaining open to feedback, growth, and guidance.

Education:

• Minimum: College degree or grant writing certification

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years working in a nonprofit, ministry, or human services environment
• Experience working with individuals facing homelessness, trauma, or addiction preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, faith-based environment
• Strong communication and administrative skills
• Capable of maintaining emotional resilience in challenging client situations

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) Is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian Ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medical condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non- profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 942 U.S.C 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer

SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.

You will be provided the following notifications as an example:

1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.

2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer

SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-Verify Statement

San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.