Donor and Grants Development

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for Donor and Grants Development (Contracts and Grants Analyst) located in Jurupa Valley, CA at the Riverside County (West) Animal Shelter.

Travel to other shelters throughout the county may be required.

The Contracts and Grants Analyst is responsible for creating an atmosphere of giving by supporting the full lifecycle of grants management for the Department of Animal Services and its programs.

Key duties include researching and identifying grant opportunities that align with organizational needs and the department's vision for improving animal outcomes; maintaining the grants calendar; writing, preparing and submitting grant applications; and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to gather required information.

Responsibilities also include preparing reports for awarded grants, submitting amendment requests, tracking grant budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and completing grant close-out processes.

Additionally, the analyst may attend/support fundraising and outreach events.

Preferred experience includes demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising, donor cultivation, and relationship development.

The ideal candidate excels at engaging supporters, building long-term donor partnerships, and identifying opportunities to grow philanthropic contributions.

Demonstrated experience in program development and fiscal management is desired.

Competitive candidates will possess knowledge of governmental grant processes, particularly State and Federal, such as grant portals, applications, and submissions; prior relevant experience working within local government to support areas like grants, fundraising and/or animal shelters.

Some of our current grants support our community efforts, such as spay/neuter clinics, natural disasters, and providing animal care.

If you want to be a part of improving the lives of animals and the community, consider applying today!

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve.

The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.• Manage and administer departmental contract operations, including procurement and services planning, financing, evaluation of proposals, and negotiation of contract terms and conditions; recommend a wide range of awards; conduct contract negotiations and renewals.

• Represent the County and the department by acting as a liaison between the department and contractors/service providers to ensure that contracts and grants satisfy all legal and liability considerations.

• Compete for or solicit funding from federal, state or other sources; p...