Who we are: Cycles of Change is a nonprofit organization based in East Oakland. We offer bike safety training at K-12 schools and for the East Bay community as well as bike mechanics services and education through our community bike shop, The Bikery. We are committed to working for more equitable transportation access in the Bay Area.
What We Need: We are seeking an experienced Grant Writing Specialist who will join our Fundraising/ Public Relations team. They will work on developing strategy, drafting and seeking grant proposals and prospects, and cultivating new fundraising streams with particular focus on the non-profit/collective sector. This role would primarily focus on successfully securing grant funding, with the potential to collaborate on our current fundraising strategies.
Job Responsibilities:
Seek multi-year grants for $25k+ while maintaining our portfolio of various $5-$15k grants.
Researching prospective funders to understand funding eligibility and timelines.
Grant writing process, including: grant letters of inquiries, applications, and interim and final grant reports.
Create grant narratives that convey our mission and values as well as the specific needs of our individual programs.
Track all deadlines and progress of proposals to prospective funders and reports to current funders.
Collaborate with the public relations team on development strategy and approach for the organization.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with current funders, including individual and monthly donors.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrable experience in non-profit grant writing, and securing medium to large-size grants for organizations.
Proven ability to produce grant proposals that are competitive.
Strong organizational skills and ability to think strategically about development.
Ability to support with bi-annual fundraising campaigns with strategy for increasing revenue.
Experience with democratic workplaces, transportation justice and/or racial justice fields helpful, but not a requirement.
Commitment to supporting work that centers BIPOC and queer/trans experiences.
Loves bikes!
Compensation and Benefits:
The pay rate for this position is $31.18 per hour.
Starting part-time, 15-20 hours per week, with potential for more hours.
Potential to qualify for health plans through Kaiser.
Monthly tech stipend.
Flexible work schedule and hours.
While this position allows for full remote work, Cycles has a strong preference for Bay Area-based candidates.
You may send resumes, cover letters, and/or references to hr@cyclesofchange.org .
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