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Grants Manager – Richmond Office

 

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) seeks a full-time Grants Manager for its Richmond office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospect Research: Identify and qualify new foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities that align with our strategic goals.
  • Grant Writing: Write, edit, and submit high-quality, persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and concept papers.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Maintain meticulous records, monitor grant budgets, and prepare accurate, timely financial and narrative reports for funders.
  • Relationship Management: Cultivate and steward relationships with grant officers and stakeholders through regular communication and updates.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with program and finance teams to gather data, track outcomes, and ensure grant deliverables are met.

 

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in grant writing and grant management for non-profits with a verifiable track record of funded proposals.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex program data into compelling narratives.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong project management abilities with high attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Financial Acumen: Comfort with non-profit accounting, budgeting, and collaborating with finance teams to track grant expenditures.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with grant management software and donor databases such as Bloomerang and Salesforce.

 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience.
  • Benefits Include:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off, health leave and paid holidays
    • 401(k), life insurance, tuition repayment assistance program

 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your grant writing experience, and a writing sample to Jill Pierce, Director of Human Resources at jill@cvlas.org Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

CVLAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Health Equity Attorney – Richmond Office

Central Virginia Legal Aid Society (CVLAS) is seeking a passionate, full-time attorney to join our Richmond office to support our Health, Public Benefits, and Elder Law Practice and assist with our Medical-Legal Partnership with VCU Health at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond (CHoR).

The person selected for this role will:

  • Engage in outreach and community education in CVLAS’ core practice areas of family, housing, employment, consumer, health, and public benefits on-site at CHoR for up to 20 hours per week
  • Contribute to and strengthen CVLAS’ Medical-Legal Partnership by building relationships with CHoR providers, case managers, and social workers
  • Provide legal advice and representation in matters related to health, public benefits, elder law, housing, family, employment, and consumer issues
    • Most common matters referred by CHoR include domestic violence prevention, custody and visitation, housing repairs, SNAP/TANF benefits, and Medicaid
  • Represent clients in courts and administrative hearings, and engage in negotiation and non-litigation advocacy
  • Conduct legal research and develop strategic case analyses
  • Draft and file legal documents
  • Maintain accurate case records in CVLAS’s case management system

Must possess the following:

  • Active Virginia State Bar license
  • Demonstrated commitment to justice, health equity, and serving low-income communities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Oral advocacy and negotiation experience
  • Knowledge and/or experience with CVLAS’ core practice areas, specifically family, housing, and health/public benefits; 3-5 years of experience preferred
  • Experience representing clients in court or administrative hearings is preferred

To apply, please submit your resume to Jill Pierce, Director of Human Resources, at Jill@cvlas.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

CVLAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply