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Grant Writer and Funding Analyst

Sacramento · Apply by 11/8/26
Townsend Public Affairs
Posted Oct 23, 2026
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Townsend Public Affairs is seeking a Grant Writing and Funding Analyst. This position will manage and support client funding priorities through grant writing, funding research, and strategic advocacy. Position is located in Sacramento.
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Chief of Staff, Governmental Affairs

Sacramento, California · Apply by 11/29/26
California Association of REALTORS
Posted Oct 30, 2026
California Association of REALTORS is hiring a Chief of Staff, Governmental Affairs who will serve as the principal integrator for its Governmental Affairs department, providing operational leadership and strategic coordination across its three divisions while working closely with the CEO, with compensation of $220,000 to $250,000 annually. Position is located in Sacramento, California. Position is located in Sacramento, California.
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Fiscal Grants Supervisor

Los Angeles or San Francisco · Apply by 11/9/26
State Bar of California
Posted Oct 30, 2026
State Bar of California is hiring a Fiscal Grants Supervisor who will lead fiscal compliance for its legal aid grant portfolio, which distributes approximately $300 million annually to more than 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations, and supervise a fiscal compliance team of approximately five, with a salary range of $126,222 to $168,276. Position is located in Los Angeles, California and San Francisco, California. Position is located in Los Angeles or San Francisco.
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Chief Executive Officer

Sacramento, CA · Apply by 11/19/26
Local Health Plans of California
Posted Oct 30, 2026
Local Health Plans of California is hiring a Chief Executive Officer who will represent California's 17 local health plans, strengthen relationships with policymakers and partners, and help shape Medi-Cal, with a salary of $320,000 to $455,000 per year. Position is located in Sacramento, California. Position is located in Sacramento, CA.
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