Grants and Development-Grant Writer

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Lead Grant Writer, this position will be responsible for the research, planning, writing, editing and proofreading of federal, state, county, private and foundation grant applications, within strict deadlines and with frequent collaboration with Tribal directors, program managers and support staff. This position will be responsible for researching future grant funding opportunities and be responsible for researching evidence-based best- and promising-practices for potential grant-funded program enhancements and grant projects. Exceptional communication, teamwork and collaboration skills are essential for this position.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or four years of successful grant writing and fundraising experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate to advanced skills in word-processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, etc.) are required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to think abstractly. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Familiarity and working knowledge of the Puyallup Tribe, tribal governments and issues facing Native Americans;
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication;
Knowledge of project development, budgeting and fiscal management principles relevant to grant development;
Works well under pressure, within deadlines, with limited direction and independently;
Exceptional ability to work cooperatively and respectfully on a team;
Ability to conduct research electronically, using Internet, academic databases and other search tools;
Knowledge of grant application processes, including the preparation of required applications, and the ability and commitment to deliver a finished grant proposal with minimal editing and revision; and,
Knowledge of key funding sources, including federal, state and private foundations.

Responsibilities

In a timely manner and within strict deadlines, researches, plans, writes, edits and proofreads federal, state, county, private and foundation grant applications—including statements, narratives, abstracts, Tribal Resolutions, memoranda of understanding, letters of support, budgets and budget narratives—to fund Puyallup Tribal departments, program and projects
Tracks status of proposals and follows up with granting agencies to provide additional information required by grantor, as necessary;
Identifies and researches potential grant funding opportunities to address the needs of Tribal departments, programs and projects;
Reviews grantor “request for proposal” notices, analyzing required information to develop competitive, fundable grant applications;
Maintains an ongoing calendar of grant submittal deadlines and grant report deadlines, which shall be provided to the Lead Grant Writer for discussion with Tribal Council and the Administrative Team;
Works cooperatively and respectfully with all Tribal department directors, program managers, support staff and Administrative Team in planning and writing grant applications;
Regularly communicates through a variety of media, including scoping meetings, with Tribal department directors and program managers to understand their ongoing needs, ongoing goals and funding needs;
Works cooperatively and respectfully with other members of the Grants Team;
Communicates with grant funders and program managers, as necessary;
Through research, gathers and maintains ongoing files on evidence-based best- and promising- practices, Tribal programs and Tribal projects;
Assists in the development, collection and maintenance of current data and statistics within the Tribe for the development of effective, data-driven grant applications;
Assists grant project directors and project coordinators with initial required online grant reporting, including narrative and data reports, as necessary, and in writing other necessary reports for Tribal Council, Deputy Administrative Manager and Lead Grant Writer; and,
Other duties as assigned.