Associate Program Director

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Associate Program Director – Grants & Development to lead grant management, fundraising efforts, and strategic revenue development in support of large-scale social service programs. This position plays a critical leadership role in securing, managing, and sustaining public and private funding while strengthening relationships with faith-based and community partners.

The Associate Program Director will serve as the primary support to the Program Director II for grant strategy, compliance, and development initiatives, and will assume leadership responsibilities in the Director’s absence.

Grants & Revenue Development (Primary Focus)

• Lead grant prospecting, proposal development, and submission for public and private funding opportunities.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle, including pre-award planning, post-award compliance, reporting, monitoring, and renewals.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and compliance teams to ensure grant alignment with program outcomes, budgets, and funder requirements.
• Track grant deliverables, timelines, and reporting obligations to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Support diversification of funding through foundations, faith-based partners, individual donors, and special initiatives.

Fundraising & External Relations

• Support fundraising initiatives and donor engagement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Represent Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. at community meetings, funder briefings, faith-based events, and partner convenings.
• Build and maintain relationships with Catholic parishes, diocesan offices, and faith-based organizations to support outreach, collaboration, and funding opportunities.
• Assist in the development of outreach materials, impact narratives, and data-driven stories that support fundraising and grants.

Leadership & Program Support

• Provide program-wide leadership to ensure operational effectiveness, compliance, and fiscal accountability.
• Supervise and guide assigned staff, fostering a results-driven and mission-aligned culture.
• Support strategic planning efforts focused on program sustainability and growth.
• Serve as acting Program Director when needed.
  
  

Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in a related field required (Master’s degree preferred).

Experience:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in grant management, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or program leadership.
• Demonstrated success in securing and managing public and private funding.
• Experience working with or alongside faith-based organizations, particularly within Catholic or diocesan settings, strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of grant compliance, reporting, and budget oversight.
• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in grant writing and funder correspondence.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders, church leadership, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc.