Larkin Street provides youth between the ages of 12 and 24 with the help they need to rebuild their lives. Each year, more than 3,000 youth walk through our doors seeking help. We give them a place where they can feel safe; rebuild their sense of self-respect, trust, and hope; learn school, life and job skills; and find the confidence to build a future.

Larkin Street was founded in 1984 by a group of local business owners, church members, and neighbors who were concerned by the rising number of young people engaging in risky behaviors on the streets of San Francisco. With comprehensive youth service programs located throughout San Francisco, Larkin Street Youth Services is now an internationally recognized model successfully integrating housing, education, employment and health services to get homeless and at-risk youth off the streets.

We raise the bar by redefining success from securing independent housing to achieving a permanent pathway out of poverty. We have established bold goals for the youth in our services:

Living-wage employment

Two years of post-secondary education

Safe and stable housing

Physical and emotional wellbeing

REPORTS TO: Chief Development Officer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: The Grants Manager’s primary responsibilities include writing compelling and accurate Letters of Intent, grants proposals and reports, and all materials necessary for the agency’s institutional grants program, as well as participating in fundraising planning activities and ongoing cultivation of relationships with foundation and corporate funders. Under the direction of the Chief Development Officer, The Grants Manager supports all aspects of funding from foundations, corporations and civic organizations; develops, manages, and cultivates strong relationships with funders; leads the institutional development planning processes and revenue budgeting; develops and implements submission and reporting timelines, grant applications, and reports; and works closely with the Program team to ensure proposal and reports are both compelling and an accurate reflection of the work being done. The Grants Manager also assists the Development team as needed with other projects, particularly supporting the Special Events Manager with corporate event sponsorship applications.
SUPERVISES: None
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

UNION STATUS: Non Union

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Facilitate Grants Program:

Under the direction of the Chief Development Officer, prepare a comprehensive, annual grant submission schedule using the Raisers Edge fundraising database, inclusive of new proposal deadlines, grant renewals, cultivation activities, correspondence, and reports.
Research, prepare, and submit grant proposals specified in this plan, as well as other essential proposals, correspondence, and reports.
Initiate prospect research and the design of strategies to target key funders.
Maintain an accurate schedule of reporting requirements and coordinate the submission of all grant reports, including the collection and dissemination of statistical and other qualitative program information provided by program and Research & Evaluation staff.
Meet all deadlines for proposals and reports.
Produce reports for and participate in weekly meetings to track progress on deadlines and development plans.
Coordinate the development of necessary proposal and report content by working with Finance, Research and Evaluation, and program staff.
Maintain up to date standard boilerplate and attachments for use in multiple proposals and reports.
Coordinate and participate in funder site visits and other events including funder representatives.

2.) Development Planning

Assist the Chief Development Officer in preparing a fund raising plan and undertake other planning activities, as appropriate.
Prepare fiscal year forecasts of expected private grant revenue for organizational budgeting purposes.
Forecast and maintain up-to-date revenue statistics on private fund raising.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in other Development or agency-wide projects, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to think critically and abstractly in putting together complex proposals
Extreme passion for our agency’s mission in maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude
Exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance
Flexibility with a team player mentality
A proactive approach to problem-solving using a professional demeanor
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task with the capability to learn quickly and integrate efficiently
Ability to handle multiple overlapping deadlines
A high degree of organization
Excellent, proven writing skills
Requires ability to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver, and reposition 25 lbs.
Ability to reach, bend and walk.
Finger manipulation.
Ability to comprehend complex materials.
Ability to speak and write English clearly and accurately.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors in related field. Masters preferred.

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE:

Three + (3) years’ experience in a nonprofit development role.

Minimum of Two (2) years’ experience in grant writing for an organization of comparable size and complexity or as a consultant with multiple clients.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Experience in Raiser’s Edge and Salesforce highly preferred.
Ability to speak in front of large groups of individuals.
Ability to work independently and to complete tasks in a timely manner; solid project planning and time management skills.
Proven superior writing, editing, and communications skills required. Writing samples will be requested as part of the application process.
Ability to work with program, research and evaluation, and finance staff, and other development staff to represent Larkin Street’s programs effectively to donors.
Knowledge of Bay Area and National Funding Community a plus.
Team Player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining sense of humor.
Ability to work effectively with the Executive Director, Chief of Development, and volunteer leadership to develop and implement strategies to advance the Agency’s institutional funding goals.
Ability to work with Board members, volunteers, program and finance staff, and other development staff to represent Larkin Street’s programs effectively to foundation and corporate donors.
Flexibility to work extended hours as required.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits:
Salary DOE
Choice of Kaiser medical plans, plus dental and vision- (with coverage at no cost for one of the Kaiser and Dental plans as well as Vision for Employees only)
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible spending accounts
Life Insurance
Vacation- (starting at 3 weeks, increasing to 5 weeks by year five)
Sick time
11 Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate Service
Commuter Benefits Program
Paid Sabbatical following 5 years of employment
403(b) retirement plan

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter and resume to employment@larkinstreetyouth.org then in the Subject Box please indicate the position that you are applying for.

Larkin Street Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Larkin Street Youth Service seeks qualified candidates with interest in the non-profit sector. We are committed to embracing diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.