Grant Writer

CHIEF SEATTLE CLUB•Seattle, WA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant Writer plays a key role within Chief Seattle Club's grant writing team, managing both public and private grant applications for programs, capital projects, and services. This position is responsible for writing and managing funding applications to support ongoing and future initiatives, as well as assisting program staff with contract negotiations and reporting. The Grant Writer contributes to a rapidly expanding public grants and contracts portfolio, particularly in Permanent Supportive Housing, a core service of Chief Seattle Club. The likely candidate will have commitment to agency performance standards, including personal responsibility, client/customer service orientation, teamwork, entrepreneurialism, and maintaining a professional demeanor. Experience with budgeting, data management, research protocols, and compliance requirements. And Ability to manage multiple, complex timelines for both self and others, including staff, partners, and collaborators.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience in research, grant development, and proposal writing, preferably in government or nonprofit sectors.
Proven experience in planning and managing large, complex projects.
Demonstrated success in developing programs and writing grants for housing, homelessness, and culturally responsive services.
Experience working with American Indian, Alaskan Native, and First Nations people and organizations is required.
Proficient in MS Office products and web-based research tools.
Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and project management skills.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple, complex timelines for both self and others, including staff, partners, and collaborators.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of social justice issues and related policy matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, and track public funding opportunities aligned with each program area.
Analyze public policy trends and emerging issues that impact Chief Seattle Club services, supporting strategic public funding discussions.
Monitor government policies and priorities to identify alignment with Chief Seattle Club’s work.
Collaborate with agency staff and leadership to compile, write, and edit grant applications.
Work with the Development leadership to develop and manage internal grant writing resources, including cross-training program staff and documenting processes.
Coordinate research on grant funding to strategically develop projects that support program growth.
Research and gather data to support need statements, objectives, and evaluation criteria for proposals.
Coordinate all grant applications with partners and internal staff to ensure consistency and alignment.
Build and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, and local community organizations.
Prepare reports and communications for agency committees and the Board of Trustees, and manage a database of funding source contacts, activities, and statuses.
Assist program staff with grant follow-up, reporting, and invoicing as needed.
Oversee public grant writing efforts to ensure the highest quality and compliance with funder requirements.
Maintain key project documents, including monthly workload reports, grant calendars, and tracking tools.
While focused on public grants, it also contributes to private grant writing and project management as needed, with similar responsibilities.
Maintain active engagement in promoting a safe work environment by following safety procedures and participating in required safety trainings relevant to their role.
Perform other duties as situation requires or as assigned by supervisor.