COMPETENCIES Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in public or private grant writing, fundraising, or contracts Bachelor’s degree   Knowledge of the Bay Area funding community a plus Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required This position must be comfortable with a large volume of writing, as well as having a strong understanding of budgets and the ability to collaborate with colleagues on developing and managing budgets Strong time management skills Ability to present complex information in writing in a direct and appealing way to various audiences Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,