Grant Writer

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care•Federal Way, WA

About The Position

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances. We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others! supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day! The Grant Writer is responsible for generating grant funding to meet the overall financial goal of over $1,000,000 annually. Specifically, the Grant Writer coordinates an agency wide grants calendar and monitors efforts to secure over $1,000,000 in private and public sector grant funding to address programmatic and agency funding needs for Valley Cities. The Grant Writer will prepare and submit program and agency funding proposals. The Grant writer will also be responsible for communications support for development activities, the Board of Directors, and agency staff. The Grant Writer will develop and apply a consistent communication style and ensure execution of all written content for both offline and online communications materials, including agency literature, direct mail pieces, client brochures, advertisements, media releases, email communications, web sites/social media, infographics, and other collateral.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent, or comparable experience in donor cultivation and solicitation.
A minimum of two years of experience in grant writing (research, writing, planning, submitting reports).
Demonstrated abilities in management of multiple projects and priorities essential.
Current Computer and Software proficiencies in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, PPT,) and Instrument.
Strong project management skills, attention to details, and organizational skills to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively within a team environment, to interact with personnel at all levels in the organization and relate well to clients and families, and contacts outside the organization.

Nice To Haves

nonprofit environment and/or behavioral health writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the preparation and submission of grant proposals submitted for Valley Cities programs and services.
Coordinate and supervise submittal of over 50 funding proposals and reports annually to foundations and corporations as well as local, state, and federal agencies.
Write and edit proposals as part of our grant writing team.
Coordinate agency-wide efforts to target, track and establish strong relationships with funding sources; and coordinate complex multi-agency proposals with partnering agencies.
Direct efforts to gather information on agency programs, community needs and public issues for use in grant proposals.
Coordinate development and maintenance of funding source files, including up to date information on funding sources.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
Access to Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Annual longevity bonuses
Recognition programs and incentives
Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
Paid training days and yearly training fund