Junior Grant Writer

Family Promise of Spokane • Spokane, WA

7d • $52,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Family Promise of Spokane is seeking a Junior Grant Writer to join their Development Department. This is a full-time, on-site position in Spokane, WA. The role is designed for individuals who want to learn the craft of grant writing with mentorship and a clear growth path. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer, a curious researcher, and passionate about helping families. Approximately 80% of the role will involve researching and drafting grant proposals with coaching, and 20% will support the Development team in donor relations and fundraising events.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing skills and the confidence to write persuasively under a deadline.
• Curiosity, organization, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines without dropping a thread.
• A genuine desire to build a career in nonprofit grant writing — not just check a box.
• Comfort taking coaching feedback and turning it into better work, every time.
• Valid WA driver's license and insurable driving record required for occasional travel to funder and donor meetings.
• Background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior writing experience from a class, internship, or volunteer role.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising concepts.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with our programs.
• Draft compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry for small-to-mid dollar opportunities ($10,000–$50,000), with feedback and coaching built into every step.
• Compile budgets, attachments, and supporting materials so every submission is complete and on time.
• Keep our grant calendar humming — tracking deadlines, funder reports, and stewardship touchpoints.
• Help draft compliance and impact reports that show funders exactly how their investment changes lives.
• Follow a defined coaching plan toward writing independent, large-scale grant proposals within your first year.
• Support donor and community events (including our signature Ungala!), and help welcome new donors into the FPS family.

Benefits

• Mentorship and growth path in grant writing.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources.
• Supervisor support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level