Grant Writer

LCSNW Compass on Dexter Main, 756 John St, Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Posted Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:

As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind

• A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
• Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
• 12 paid agency recognized holidays
• 2 floating holidays to use your way
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop, write, andsubmithigh-quality grant proposals and applications in alignment with funder guidelines and organizational priorities.
• Research, analyze, and cultivate relationships with grant-making organizations toidentifyand secure new funding opportunities.
• Build andmaintaina strong understanding of LCSNW programs and initiatives to effectively communicate impact and need.
• Review and collaborate on project budgets to ensure accurate, compelling presentation to funders.
• Manage grant timelines, reporting requirements, and funder communications, including responding to follow-up requests.
• Track funding activity and outcomes in donor and grant management systems; prepare regular progress and performance reports.
• Collaborate with Advancement and District staff to support agency-wide fundraising goals and foster a positive, professional team environment.

HOW YOU WILL BE A GREAT FIT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3years of related experience;grant writing, funding research, compliance, reporting, and nonprofit or housing-related programs
• Bachelor’sin related field
• Nocredentialisrequiredupon start.
  
  Credentials may be required depending on individual program or location requirements.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written
• Advanced mastery of business applications and productivity suites
• Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges,conflict and obstacles/barriers.
• Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle
• Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations
• Successfully completes tasks in amoderately noisy environment
• Interact with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use oftechnology, withlongperiodsof stationary activity andminimalperiods of increased physical activity including and not limited tositting, standing, walking, writing, and typing.
• Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings,and faith-based settings such as churches
• Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program