Grant Writer - Development - Nor Cal

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

JOB SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The Philanthropy Department plays a vital role in advancing HealthRIGHT 360's mission by securing private funding and strengthening relationships with institutional funders and donors. The team works collaboratively across the organization to translate program outcomes into clear, impactful funding opportunities, align resources with strategic priorities, and support the sustainability and growth of services for underserved communities.

The Writer, Philanthropy supports HealthRIGHT 360's mission by developing grant proposals, reports, and donor communications that clearly convey program impact and funding needs. This role collaborates across programs, finance, and leadership to produce accurate, high-quality submissions, ensure compliance with funder requirements, and contribute to securing resources that advance integrated health, housing, and reentry services for underserved communities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Ensure all components of grant proposals meet funder requirements and accurately represent the organization's qualifications, expertise, and program design.
• Write and edit compelling proposal narratives and supporting materials.
• Draft donor-facing materials, including emails and pitch content, in support of the Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Grant Research & Project Coordination

• Research funding opportunities and stay informed of funder priorities, public announcements, and relevant activities.
• Support assessment of project and program needs to determine alignment with external funding opportunities.
• Develop and track proposal work plans, checklists, and submission schedules.
• Coordinate with program, finance, and leadership teams to gather inputs and develop feasible, well-aligned proposals and budgets.

Philanthropy Communications

• Draft fundraising appeals, impact reports, donor stories, and stewardship communications.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy team and other departments to produce high-quality content.
• Manage timelines and deliverables for assigned communications projects.

And perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required.
• Grant writing certification or coursework a plus.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or philanthropy.
• Experience drafting donor communications, impact narratives, or fundraising materials.
• Experience managing multiple writing projects and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working in a nonprofit or human services field preferred.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional inputs (program, finance, leadership) for proposals preferred.
• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Must complete a background check and livescan.