Grants and Contracts Manager
- Employer
- Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Feb 11, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Grant Seeking, Programs, Grant Administration, Grant Making
- Fields
- Advocacy, Legal Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
POSITION: Grants and Contracts Manager
LOCATION: Ron Olson Justice Center*
SALARY: TBD/DOE with excellent benefits
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Continuous until position is
filled.
Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to
increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities
among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area?
If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!
The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and
advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing
field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice
system. With more than 90 years of service, LAFLA is the first and
most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles.
LAFLA has more than 170 employees, including more than 80
attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range
of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and
self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people
find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a
brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices,
self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics
puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of
change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact
long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of
public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify
needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies
that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please
visit www.lafla.org
Position: Reporting to the Chief Development and Marketing
Director, the Grants and Contracts Manager serves as the primary
grant writer, engages in compliance reporting, manages funder
relationships and supports special project initiatives. This
position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting,
project management skills, with an emphasis on grant compliance and
outcome measurement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS degree and a minimum of 5 years professional experience in
a nonprofit environment in grants/project management, fundraising
or related field;
• Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience
as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey
complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience;
• Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability
to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal
supervision in an effective and efficient manner;
• Demonstrated computer literacy, with very strong word processing,
accounting spreadsheet, database and internet research
skills;
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational ability;
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player;
• Self-starter with initiative to overcome obstacles and recommend
solutions to problems;
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without
sacrificing quality;
• Demonstrated commitment to applying principles of diversity,
equity, and inclusion in performance of job duties
(required);
• Experience working in a nonprofit institution of comparable
complexity and scale; experience working as part of a team to
successfully manage multiple projects with competing
timelines;
• Knowledge of priorities, trends, and requirements in the
government funding arena, especially within Los Angeles County and
California; and
Grants and Contracts Manager-July 2021 *Assigned location is
subject to change during course of employment.
• Knowledge of legal services or human/social services preferred;
ability to quickly grasp and translate complex subject matter.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
• Lead grant proposal development/submission – preparing and
organizing materials for proposals and submitting and monitoring
grant applications.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to effect
programmatic compliance with all public and private funding
contracts, including:
o Working with the Director of Client Access and Compliance on
compliance and trainings;
o Working with the Finance Department to facilitate the appropriate
allocation and timely invoicing of grant funds;
o Working with the Grants Development Coordinator generate case
statistics and other outcome data;
o Submitting required financial and performance reports; and
o Monitoring performance of contractual partners.
• Serve as primary liaison to representatives of granting agencies
and contractual partners, including negotiating contract terms with
the assistance of the lead legal manager; ensuring timely and
effective communication, and coordinating monitoring visits and
presentations.
• Research, write and coordinate submission of public and private
grant applications on the local, state and national level,
including recommending projects for funding, developing grant
budgets and working with the Legal Directors, Managing Attorneys,
Finance and Executive Director regarding staffing.
• Research new funding opportunities on local, state and federal
level to expand existing programs and create new programs for
funding in advancement of LAFLA’s program priorities.
• Perform other related development activities as needed.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION – LAFLA offers a diverse
environment with competitive compensation based on comparable
public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package
for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for
employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and
long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may
also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan
reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.
HOW TO APPLY - Please submit a cover letter and
resume online to jobs@lafla.org. Include “Grants and Contracts
Manager” in the subject line.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD - A one-year probationary
period will be required.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Selection will be
based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of
race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship,
creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or
mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status,
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or
registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected
status.
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