Private Grant Manager

Overview

At Cocoon House, we empower young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. The Private Grant Manager, internally referred to as the Corporate and Foundation Partnerships Manager, must possess excellent writing, verbal, and relationship management skills. The Private Grant Manager must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems, effectively work under pressure, use independent judgement and produce a quality work within tight time constraints.

Requires proven record of accomplishment in securing new funding opportunities for foundations and corporations, has comprehensive knowledge of research and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs. This position is a critical member of Cocoon House’s fundraising team.

Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.

Full‑Time | On‑site in Everett

Starting Salary: $64,000–$68,000 | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi‑lingual skills with additional paperwork

• Manage Agency Private grants processes
• Research private grant proposals
• Generate proposals and supporting documents for solicitations
• Generate persuasive grant applications and meet all deadlines
• Track all reporting deadlines
• Regularly track to ensure revenue goals are met
• Implement stewardship plan specific to private foundations and grantors
• Manage 50–60 private foundations each year

• Enhance and expand a comprehensive Corporate Giving and Engagement fundraising plan
• Manage volunteer activities as it aligns to corporate engagement
• Meet and exceed revenue goals for Corporate giving
• Responsible for stewarding current and getting new foundation support
• Support event planner to reach revenue goals for Sponsor ships
• Create content for Annual Report and Impact Report

• Creating, proof‑reading, and editing all major communications pieces for Community Engagement Team and CEO
• Be the go‑to writer for media releases, annual report content, newsletters, short stories, blogs, etc.
• Ensure consistent communications are used in all written material

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
• 21 days PTO accrual in first year
• 10 agency‑recognised holidays
• Multilingual pay differential opportunities
• Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings

• 2+ years of proven successful grant writing experience
• Positive and professional disposition with excellent customer service attitude, both on the phone and in person
• Clear and informative writing style with ability to present numerical data effectively
• Ability to synthesize complex information, collect and research data and use experience to align requirements with work being performed
• Translate concepts into persuasive language and demonstrate attention to detail
• Strong presentation skills and group communication abilities
• Willingness to make decisions, exhibit sound judgment and involve appropriate people in decision‑making process
• Dynamic, detail‑oriented, highly organized, quick learner able to manage multiple tasks and respond to agency needs
• Maintain confidentiality and have a tactful, mature and sincere attitude
• Professional certification in Office Management, Bachelor’s Degree or some college preferred
• Support and represent the mission and goals of Cocoon House
• High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
• 21 years of age or older
• DCYF background clearance
• Acceptable driver’s abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

• Effective communication with all internal and external clients
• Ability to hear voices and alarms
• Reading comprehension of a variety of materials
• Operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs
• Lift up to 50 lbs
• Run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of emergency