Leading the Change in Youth Development
At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, we are taking youth programming to a new level. We are one of the largest Club organizations in the country, and we pride ourselves on always doing what is best for youth. As leaders in youth development, we provide a safe place for kids and teens during critical out-of-school time that is affordable for all families. Our Clubs offer life-changing programs and services to youth in greater Seattle. We prioritize a youth-centric Club experience through culturally relevant, inclusive, and diverse programming delivered by individuals committed to serving youth.
Our organization values advancing racial equity, creating safe spaces, encouraging collaboration and accountability, and seeking transparent and authentic communication.
If you are passionate about youth development, love to connect with people, have a proven track record of results with youth, and want to be part of an extraordinary team, Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is right for you!!
Opportunity Overview: GRANT WRITER
The Grant Writer helps support the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of King County by attracting and sustaining funding.
Working within a highly supportive 4-person team (with the Sr. Grants Manager, Director of Institutional Giving, and Grant Specialist) and a dynamic and ambitious Resource Development Department, this role will cultivate, write, and solicit grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies. The Grant Writer will also manage awarded grants to ensure that all deliverables and reporting requirements are met. There will be some travel to our 33 Club sites, to liaise with Club Directors, program staff and funders. This position reports to the Sr. Grants Manager.
As a member of the Club Service Center (CSC) team, this position provides a high level of professionalism and customer service and advances the organization’s reputation and position in the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare, write, and submit well-researched and persuasive grant proposals.
- Develop and cultivate functional grant writing expertise in the core areas of academic success, healthy lifestyles, job readiness, and leadership.
- Gain familiarity with organizational programs and strategies by meeting Club staff in the field as needed.
- Work with leadership and Club colleagues to build accurate and high-quality funding requests.
- Develop grant budgets, as well as other financial report documents, in collaboration with program staff and the Finance Department.
- Work with Clubs to ensure compliance with all grant delivery and reporting as required by funders.
- Prepare interim and final grant reports to funders, in collaboration with the Finance Department and Club staff, to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Work with colleagues to research potential funding sources (foundations, corporations and public grant opportunities) to expand the organization’s resources.
- Steward successful relationships by maintaining excellent oral and written communication with funders.
- Maintain Raiser’s Edge database by following established Grants Team processes to track workflow, deadlines, completed actions, and grant status.
- Maintain close, daily contact with Sr. Grants Manager and Club colleagues to provide regular progress reports on assignments.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor degree in relevant field
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising including grant research, grant writing, reporting, and fundraising best practices; 3-5 years of experience preferred
- Knowledge of the mission, objectives, policies and procedures, programs, and principles and practices of nonprofit organizations; experience in a youth development and/or Boys & Girls Club organization preferred
- Demonstrated superior writing and communication skills
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
- Ability to focus on details and see tasks through to completion
- Ability to establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships with all stakeholders and partner
- Highly organized, solution-focused, and motivated to take initiative and succeed
- Ability to thrive both on a team and working independently
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
HOURS: Full-time
LOCATION: Hybrid/Remote
RATE: $70,000-$75,000/Annually
All offers are contingent upon passing a thorough background check including a National Criminal History Background check.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position works in an office, and the noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, i.e. copier toner.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County (BGCKC) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. BGCKC does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
