Grant Writer, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Job at Another Source in San Jose

Overview Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, on behalf of its client, is recruiting a Grant Writer to join their Foundation / Grants Team in San Jose, CA. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with on-site days a few days per week.

What’s in it for you? Second Harvest offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a health benefits program, 4-5 weeks of Flexible Time Off (vacation and sick), ten paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

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About the role Second Harvest is committed to ending hunger and believes strategic partnerships are essential to that mission. We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our Foundation / Grants Team and help secure funding that fuels our programs and services. In this role, you’ll contribute toward the goal of achieving a $7M annual revenue in FY26 by building relationships, crafting compelling proposals, and connecting funders to meaningful impact in the community.

As a Grant Writer, you’ll partner with the Foundation Philanthropy Manager and collaborate across departments to translate organizational priorities into persuasive narratives for foundations and corporations. You’ll manage an assigned portfolio of funders and prospects, guiding engagement from initial outreach through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

You’ll also help shape funding strategies, align grant proposals with program needs, and create tailored materials that highlight the impact of Second Harvest. You’ll maintain ongoing relationships with funders through communication, events, and updates on the impact of giving.

What you will be doing Manage an assigned portfolio of foundation and corporate funders, developing tailored strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.

Research and identify new grant opportunities, evaluating alignment with Second Harvest’s priorities and initiatives.

Craft compelling proposals, Letters of Inquiry, reports, and donor engagement materials that inspire action and support.

Collaborate with cross-departmental teams to align grant deliverables with organizational goals and highlight program impact.

Track and manage all grant deadlines, submissions, reports, and funder communications using Salesforce and other internal systems.

Represent Second Harvest at informational meetings, funder events, and site visits to build trust and deepen partnerships.

Maintain accurate, organized records of all grant-related materials, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and reporting requirements.

What you will bring 2–3 years of experience in grants management with a proven record of success.

Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Exceptional writing, editing, and project management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet research, and a willingness to learn new tools.

Passion for Second Harvest’s mission and enthusiasm for contributing to community impact.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus the ability to travel locally for funder engagement.

Second Harvest is committed to being an equal opportunity employer which values diversity. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for all positions.

Another Source works with their clients on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. We encourage applicants to review qualifications and apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

San Jose, CA

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