Grant Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Connect with the Greatest Generation and join us at St. Paul's! You will be able to make a difference in the lives of countless seniors by providing comfort and life-changing experiences every single day. Our team is looking for compassionate, caring and considerate companions to become angels for San Diego's residents and participants in the best years of their lives!

This is a full-time position that requires on-site presence in the San Diego, CA office. Position Summary:

St. Paul’s Senior Services is a mission‑driven nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through housing, healthcare, and supportive services. Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Grant Writer is responsible for generating institutional funding by researching, writing, and managing grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding entities.

The Grant Writer uses strong writing skills, data analysis, and emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI) tools—to increase efficiency, strengthen narratives, and support accurate, timely grant submissions and reporting. This role also supports grant stewardship, compliance, and cross‑departmental collaboration to advance programs serving the senior community.

• Generate revenue for capital projects, programs, and initiatives supporting seniors by managing the full lifecycle of grant development, including research, proposal writing, submission, and post‑award management
• Identify and cultivate new funding opportunities aligned with St. Paul’s mission, institutional priorities, and senior services programming
• Utilize AI‑enabled research, drafting, and editing tools to support grant prospect research, proposal development, and reporting while ensuring accuracy, originality, and funder compliance
• Collaborate with department leaders to gather programmatic information, outcomes, and impact data for grant proposals and reports
• Work closely with the Finance Department to prepare required financial documentation and grant reports
• Ensure full compliance with all funder guidelines, reporting deadlines, and stewardship requirements
• Provide ongoing stewardship to grantors through written updates, impact reports, and acknowledgments
• Maintain accurate grant tracking records, calendars, and documentation
• Develop a working knowledge of St. Paul’s history, programs, and service model for older adults
• Coordinate meetings, site visits, and cultivation activities between the Chief Executive Officer and foundation or corporate funders
• Assist with additional fundraising and development projects as needed

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals
• Demonstrated success securing grant funding in a nonprofit environment
• Proficiency using AI‑assisted tools for research, writing, editing, and workflow support, with the ability to apply sound judgment and maintain content accuracy and integrity
• Ability to translate complex social and senior‑care issues into accessible and compelling narratives
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with leadership, staff, and external partners
• Working knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and institutional fundraising strategies
• Comfortable representing St. Paul’s at meetings, events, and community functions
• Ability to travel locally to off‑site meetings or engagements

• Proven record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
• Experience using digital tools, grant databases, and AI‑supported writing or research platforms preferred
• Strong attention to detail and follow‑through
• Commitment to the mission of serving older adults

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Minimum of four (4) years of grant writing experience in a nonprofit setting, or equivalent demonstrated writing and fundraising ability

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St. Paul’s Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life
• Same day pay available!
• Flexible Vacation Time - 17 days!
• Paid Sick Time 
• Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
• Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• 403(b) with match
• Child care available
• Employee referral bonuses
• Upward mobility!

You Make Us Who We Are!

At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self.  You matter! 

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.

To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit 

St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Paul’s is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, St. Paul’s mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated to prevent COVID-19. If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department.

St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.

Company Description

St. Paul’s is committed to protecting our employees and our seniors from COVID-19. As such, St. Paul’s mandates that all newly hired employees be vaccinated to prevent COVID-19. If you cannot vaccinate due to medical and/or religious reasons, please contact our HR Department.\r\rSt. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.