Agency Development Manager
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.

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Post Date: Jul 31, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: - n/a -
Salary: $27.68-$32.21
Location: US - California - Los Angeles
Job Reference: Development/Communications
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Description
Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.
Researches potential major donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies for specific central administration and multi?Region/program needs.
Reviews literature dealing with funds available through contracts from governmental agencies, and grants from private foundations and corporations, to determine feasibility of applying for grants and contracts to fund central and Regional programs.
Obtains requests for proposals (RFPs) issued by governmental agencies.
Attends bidders' conferences to obtain information and instructions for agency applications to government for funding. Disseminates this information to Regions/programs and coordinates application requests to avoid agency duplication.
Discusses program requirements and budgets with Region/program personnel.
Writes proposals to foundations and corporations and also applications to government agencies for specific central administration and multi?Region/program needs.   Compiles annual United Way and EFSP allocation requests.
Maintains a list of foundations and corporations reserved by the Regions/programs to avoid duplication and records of the dates of the subsequent letters of inquiry and proposals.
Reviews all letters of inquiry and proposals written to corporations and foundations by Regions/programs and forwards them to Accounting for review of budget, Chief Development and Communications Officer’s review prior to forwarding to CEO for signature.
Maintains master file of all submitted proposals, contract applications and signed contracts and any amendments, modifications and renewals to the contracts.
Maintains files of government, foundation and corporation background information, Annual Reports, application guidelines and history of donations to Catholic Charities for use by Executive Director and Development and Communications’ Department staff.
Maintains a list of foundations and corporations reserved by the Regions/programs to avoid duplication and records of the dates of the subsequent letters of inquiry and proposals.
Reviews all letters of inquiry and proposals written to corporations and foundations by Regions/programs and forwards them to Accounting for review of budget, Chief Development and Communications Officer’s review prior to forwarding to CEO for signature.
Maintains master file of all submitted proposals, contract applications and signed contracts and any amendments, modifications and renewals to the contracts.


Skills
Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Five to seven years of related experience.
Handles contacts with potential and current funding sources effectively.
Communicates effectively in oral and written form.
Excellent writing and editing skills.
Good research skills.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.


Notes
Annual Reports, application guidelines and history of donations to Catholic Charities for use by Executive Director and Development and Communications’ Department staff.
Prepares monthly report to remind Regions/programs to follow up with foundations, corporations or agencies to which the proposals are submitted, if there is no grant or rejection notification in three months.
Learn more by going to the Catholic Charities of Los Angeles website.