REMOTE/ HYBRID WORK POLICY WAISN employees are currently located across the state of Washington and do not share a centralized office. Staff members are not required to work in person when handling day-to-day role responsibilities but will be expected to gather for events such as staff retreats and other all-staff reunions throughout the year. New staff members will be offered a $2,000 stipend to aid in relocation from out of state to Washington state if selected for their respective positions.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Grant Writer plays a crucial role in securing funding for the organization by researching, applying for, and managing grants. This position involves identifying potential funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant proposals, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The Grant Writer will collaborate with different departments WAISN to gather necessary information and develop strategies for successful grant acquisition. This position will work closely with the Development and Finance Team to adhere to WAISN’s administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grant proposals and grant management. This position will report to the Grant Manager. This is a team in formation and changes in responsibilities may take place.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Research, Development and Submission (40 % of total workload)
● Identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources aligned with WAISN’s mission and projects;
● Lead the grant reporting process, tracking reporting deadlines, producing first drafts of reports and proposals, and obtain all required information to share our impact with funders;
● Collaborate with program managers, Grant Manager, and other relevant stakeholders to gather information necessary for creating well-written and accurate grant proposals;
● Write persuasive, clear, and concise grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization’s goals, objectives, and outcomes;
● Tailor proposals to meet the specific requirements and guidelines of each funding opportunity;
● Build and maintain positive relationships with current and potential funders;
● Prepare budgets and financial projections to accompany grant proposal;
● Conduct research to understand the priorities and interests of potential donors;
● Update and maintain Grants tracker to maintain an updated funding record at all times.
Grant Compliance and Reporting (60 % of total workload)
● Ensure adherence to all grant requirements, including reporting, documentation, and any specific terms or conditions;
● Prepare and submit accurate and timely progress reports, financial reports, and other materials required by funders;
● Collaborate with the Grant Manager and Finance Director to develop accurate budgets for grant proposals, ensuring that all expenses are accounted for and aligned with the organization’s policies;
● Collaborate in the grant application process, ensuring that all required documents, forms, and supporting materials are submitted accurately and on time;
● Maintain organized records of all grant applications, correspondence, and related documentation;
● Work with Little Green Light, Stripe, and other software tools to keep track of event information
(registration, online giving tied to events, reporting);
● Maintains a calendar/tracker of submissions, renewals, reports, and funding projected and received to keep department leads informed of all proposal opportunities and results;
● Manage and update grant tracker to include award periods, reporting deadlines, and contract information;
● Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Personal Traits Preferred
● Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equal worked experience in nonprofit management, journalism/communications or business development
● Minimum of two (2) years of grant writing and fundraising experience with demonstrated portfolio
● Minimum of two (2) years experience working with local, state, and federal funding agencies
● Minimum of one (1) year of financial and budget management experience
● Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Drive (Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets)
● Experience with productivity tools a plus, including Little Green Light, Quickbooks, MailChimp,
Piktochart, and Canva
● Excellent writing and communication skills;
● Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and fundraising strategies; Proficiency in research and grant database utilization.
● Self-motivate; Independent and strong leader that is able to drive projects and programs to completion in a fast-paced environment
● Ability to work within a coalition of diverse organizations and partners;
● Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations;
● Process driven and results-focused with superb organization skills;
● Capable of creating and maintaining a positive organizational culture and a culture of collaboration
● Flexible schedule ; ability to work evenings & weekends as determined by operational needs.
● A demonstrated commitment to social and racial justice issues and understanding of challenges facing immigrant communities, communities of color, queer and transgender communities, as well as low- and moderate-income families;
● A demonstrated commitment to cutting edge progressive values that champion an intersectional, decolonial, and transnational feminist agenda centered around the dismantling of all systems of oppression;
● Demonstrates self-awareness of their own multiple group identities and their unconscious biases, can adjust to different spaces accordingly;
● Ability to communicate and build strong relationships and trust across race, gender, class, and other group identities, both internally and externally;
● Knowledge and willingness to learn about the U.S. immigration system, preferably with lived experience as an undocumented person, immigrant, or immigrant family;
● Highly organized, self-driven, can independently manage multiple tasks successfully, and can work collaboratively;
● Willing to work in a collective environment with consensus-based decision-making;
● Bilingual/Multilingual skills are highly preferred and desired;
● Ability and willingness to travel regularly and must live in Washington State.
COMPENSATION This is a full time position. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$75,000 annually for full-time work, contingent on experience and increased job scope for those with linguistic abilities.
Benefits package includes professional development training fees, generous paid time off, vacation and sick leave. Full Time Employees with WAISN are eligible for Kaiser Permanente Medical Insurance, Delta Dental Insurance, and VSP Vision Insurance.
VACCINE POLICY In an effort to maintain a safe and healthy workplace, WAISN requires all current staff members and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. WAISN defines "fully vaccinated" as having received either 1 dose of the Johnson&Johnson or 2 doses of the Moderna or Pfizer administered vaccines. All new personnel must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination card to the Personnel Success
Manager upon request. Exceptions to the vaccine mandate include religious reasoning and health concerns. If you are eligible for an exception, please reach out to the Personnel Success Manager to discuss in further detail.
**WAISN is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees/applicants in all of our employment practices without regard to race, religion, color, sex or gender (including gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental ability, or any other basis protected by law. We encourage applications from historically and currently disenfranchised people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer communities and other historically and currently disenfranchised groups.**
Salary: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
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