Director of Grants

Job Details

Job Location:

Kindering Bellevue
- Bellevue, WA 98008

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree / Bachelors

Salary Range: $94,087.00 - $ Salary/year

Travel Percentage:
Some Travel Required

Job Shift: Day Shift

Do you have a passion for raising funds to support children from a diverse range of abilities and backgrounds?

• Lead the strategy, coordination, and execution of Kindering’s grants portfolio.
• Collaborate with leadership to align grant funding with programmatic and organizational goals.
• Ensure fundraising goals are met and quality standards upheld by the Grants Team.
• Support others with their assigned grant proposals and reports.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes professional development of Grant Writer(s).

• Secure $2.25 million or more in grant revenue annually.
• Manage a portfolio of more than 75 foundation, corporate, and government funders, with a full range of responsibilities for assigned grants.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Kindering’s programs, strategies, and funding priorities.
• Research, qualify, and pursue new grant opportunities aligned with Kindering’s mission.
• Cultivate and steward productive relationships with grantmaking sources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Lead the development, writing, and submission of competitive grant proposals.
• Coordinate with internal contributors to develop clear and compelling narratives, outcomes, and budgets.
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, compliant, and submitted on time.
• Remain current on grant making and writing trends, compliance requirements, and best practices.

• Manage the full lifecycle of grant awards, from acceptance through closeout.
• Develop, implement, and maintain grant management systems and processes to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Track grant requirements, budgets, deadlines, deliverables, and financial records.
• Prepare and submit accurate, timely grant reports.
• Manage reporting of financial information for grants and grant-related activities in coordination with the Accounting and Finance teams.
• Provide training and support to staff to ensure successful grant implementation, compliance, and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of successful hands-on experience in nonprofit grant writing and management.
• Demonstrated success securing six- and seven-figure annual grant funding.
• Excellent written communication, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, grant research tools, and nonprofit development or grants management databases.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent grant deadlines and projects in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with individuals and communities from historically marginalized backgrounds, grounded in cultural humility.

• Strategic Leadership
  - Develops and executes grant strategies that align with organizational goals and long-term funding priorities.
• Grant Writing & Fundraising
  - Secures funding through compelling proposals, strong funder relationships, and effective stewardship.
• Project & Portfolio Management
  - Effectively manages multiple grants, deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements in a high-volume environment.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building
  - Partners successfully with leadership, program staff, funders, and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Compliance & Financial…