CAP Northwest (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
CAP Northwest is excited to announce that we are hiring a skilled and team-oriented Grants Manager. The Grants Manager supports CAP Northwest’s mission to advance compassionate, whole-person care for LGBTQ+ people and those impacted by HIV by securing and managing grant funding, primarily from private, community, and corporate foundations. Working collaboratively with executive leadership, program teams, finance, and communications, the Grants Manager identifies funding priorities, develops and implements grant strategies, researches prospective funders, and prepares compelling proposals and budgets. They oversee grant reporting, monitor funding goals and deadlines, steward funder relationships, and ensure compliance with grant requirements. The Grants Manager also develops grant-related resources and strategies to strengthen fundraising capacity and supports government grant applications as needed.
This is a Full-Time role working at our Davis St. location in downtown Portland. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. This position is part of a team that works at least 3 days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, and one additional day as coordinated with your supervisor). Some nights and weekends may be required to connect with funders at special events.
Starting pay is a range of $80,000-$85,000 depending on experience
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience in grants fundraising or proposal writing, or, Equivalent, clearly demonstrated experience combining writing, research, and project management.
- Aptitude for communicating and collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Understanding of and experience working within the Pacific Northwest regional foundation landscape.
- Experience writing and managing complex six and seven figure grants for an organization with a seven-to-eight figure budget.
- Ability to easily collect and combine information.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement strategies to secure grant funding from diverse private, community, and corporate foundation sources.
- Collaborate with executive leadership, program teams, and finance to identify and prioritize funding needs and develop project budgets.
- Track grant opportunities, application deadlines, award statuses, and reporting requirements.
- Monitor grant revenue goals and provide financial updates and recommendations to inform annual budget development.
- Participate in Advancement & Strategy department meetings, projects, and fundraising activities.
- Collaborate across departments to align grants proposals and reporting with organizational priorities, program goals, and internal and external communications.
At CAP Northwest, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. CAP Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Employee Benefits
- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers
CAP Northwest cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in grants fundraising or proposal writing, or equivalent demonstrated experience combining writing, research, and project management
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Understanding of and experience working within the Pacific Northwest regional foundation landscape
- Experience writing and managing complex six- and seven-figure grants for an organization with a seven- to eight-figure budget
- Ability to collect and combine information effectively
What We Do
Founded in 1983, Cascade AIDS Project is the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education, and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington, promoting well-being and advancing equity.
