Grant Writer
Position Title: Grant Writer
Location: DuPont
Pay: $36,326+ DOE
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time
Position Summary: Develop, implement and manage a Council wide grant funding program. Responsible for researching, writing and building relationships with current and potential funders, including United Way.
Essential Functions:
| 60% | Write, edit and prepare grant applications and proposals to various funding sources including corporations, foundations, government entities and United Ways. |
| 10% | Develop, implement and manage a cross departmental grant tracking system to ensure open communication, timely reporting and donation stewardship. |
| 10% | Identify, research, prioritize and make recommendations for grant funding opportunities that support council wide programs and initiatives (including in-kind opportunities). |
| 10% | Coordinate all United Way activities. |
| 5% | Assist Vice President of Fund Development in developing a yearly grant plan and grant budget. |
| 3% | Provide ongoing database updates to assure that the information on current and prospective corporate, foundation and government grants or funding is accurate and complete allowing for full understanding of Council contacts. |
| 2% | Participate on behalf of Girl Scouts of Western Washington in community activities and organizations. |
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degreed in related field or equivalent education and work experience required with at least three years of experience in grant writing or progressively responsible experience in Fund Development
- Demonstrated record of successful grant writing preferably in the western Washington region
- Excellent public speaking and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
- Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans
- Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends as necessary
- Skilled in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Donor Perfect experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality
- Valid Washington State drivers license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography
- Satisfactory results from criminal background search
- Maintain membership in Girl Scouts
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont, Marysville, and Renton, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer