Title: Grant Writer
Location: Redmond, WA
Work schedule: Full time, 40 hours a week, Hybrid: work from home and in-person/onsite. Schedule typically M-F, 8am - 5pm with some flexibility. Very occasional evenings and weekends required for events.
To apply: Go to and look for the Grant Writer listing
Who we are : Hopelink is the largest nonprofit in North and East King County. For over 50 years we have been in the community serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Make an impact in your community! Hopelink programs focus on food, financial assistance, transportation/mobility, housing & family development, adult education & employment. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty. Join us!
The career opportunity:
The Grant Writer works independently to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward potential grant sources on behalf of Hopelink's programs and services.
In partnership with the Development Director of Giving, the Grant Writer will strategically engage with current and potential funders, with the goal of working toward the agency's mission, department strategic planning and goals. This position will possess a strong understanding of agency programs, projects and associated funding needs. This role is under the supervision of the Development Director, Giving, and is a member of Hopelink's Development department.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced grant writer with excellent attention to detail, exceptional writing skills, be highly organized and task oriented with strong project management skills and will be passionate about Hopelink's mission.
What qualities we are looking for:
- 2+ years of experience in grant writing with demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques related to grant seeking.
- Ability to distill complex agency needs into clear, compelling, targeted funding requests.
- Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative relationships with potential and current grant makers.
- Experience with nonprofit fund-development databases - Raiser's Edge a plus.
- Computer/technology proficiency: ability to use MS Office 365, MS Outlook, and online systems including timekeeping, and program specific systems, etc.
- Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation and proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Manages a portfolio of approximately 100 current private and corporate foundations.
- Conducts on-going research of potential grant sources for match with Hopelink's programs and mission.
- Acquires and maintains knowledge and understanding of Hopelink. Uses that knowledge and understanding to better comprehend all programs and projects for which grants will be written.
- Stewards all grant makers through acknowledgement letters, regular reporting, and invitations to tours, events, etc. as appropriate.
- Works closely with program staff to ensure accurate, current program information is available for grant applications and reports.
- Researches and collects external data on community needs related to Agency programs for grant applications and use by other development staff.
- Obtains feedback on declined applications, shares with directors as appropriate, and documents decision to reapply or not.
- Works collaboratively with Development team on strategic planning to meet department and agency goals. Uses Task management and project manager skills.
- Creates engagement opportunities to build relationships with funders.
- Develops an annual engagement calendar with the Giving Team, which serves as part of the greater departmental calendar.
- Compensation: $30-$32/hour DOE
- Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays,
- Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period
- Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage
- Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes
- Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching
- Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Hopelink Mission and Values:
Hopelink's mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change.
Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.
We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.