Description
Grant Writer (Part-Time, 16 Hours/Week)
Location: Sherwood Community Services, Lake Stevens, WA
Hiring Range: $32.00 - $36.80
Salary Range: $32.00 - $41.60
Department: Development & Partnership
Reports To: Development & Partnership Director
Classification: Hourly, non-exempt
Sherwood Community Services is seeking a talented and passionate Grant Writer to join our Development & Partnership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional writer who enjoys research, storytelling, and building compelling proposals that create meaningful impact.
As our Grant Writer, you will play a vital role in securing funding that supports programs and services for children and adults with disabilities throughout our community. If you thrive on meeting deadlines, collaborating with mission-driven professionals, and turning great ideas into successful funding proposals, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoIn this role, you will:
- Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Evaluate funding opportunities that align with Sherwood's mission and strategic priorities.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive grant calendar with proposal and reporting deadlines.
- Write persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with program leaders, finance staff, and leadership to gather information, budgets, outcomes, and success stories.
- Prepare timely grant reports and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
- Track grants from submission through award management and reporting.
- Maintain accurate records within the organization's CRM or grant tracking system.
- Collect program data and outcomes to strengthen future funding proposals.
- Support development initiatives, donor communications, and fundraising campaigns as needed.
Why Join Sherwood?
At Sherwood Community Services, you'll become part of a collaborative team dedicated to creating inclusive communities where people with disabilities thrive. We offer a supportive work environment, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact through the power of philanthropy.
If you're passionate about writing, relationship building, and advancing a mission that changes lives, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates will have:
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
- Strong research and analytical skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Experience working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of nonprofit budgeting and program evaluation.
- Experience using CRM or grant management software is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong listening and relationship-building abilities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Positive, professional, and mission-driven attitude.
Join us and help create opportunities that empower individuals and strengthen our community.
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What We Do
Sherwood Community Services provides innovative, inclusive services to children and adults with disabilities in their communities. With over 60 years of history, the organization focuses on equality, inclusion, and acceptance, offering programs like early supports for infants and toddlers and career and community connections for high school students and adults seeking employment, rooted in the belief that all people deserve respect and dignity.
