Description

Function: The Grantwriter & Donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for effectively conveying the agency’s mission to donors and funders and successfully securing new and renewing funding. The Grantwriter & Donor Relations Coordinator should be able to set and meet deadlines accurately. Having the ability to collaborate with program staff, leadership staff, board members, and other key volunteers is critical. We value individual initiative, as well as the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. 
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week 
Reports to: Grants Manager 

At King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC), we not only value diversity – we celebrate it. We are committed to creating a team as diverse as the communities we live in, and we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our team will be. We are rooted in a foundation of anti-racism and equity, which must be demonstrated in word and action. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, identities, religions, and ages, candidates who are veterans, LGBTQ+, and multilingual, candidates with diverse viewpoints and experiences, and candidates who have an EAD (Employment Authorization Document), regardless of immigration status. 

Essential Functions 

• Work closely with the Grants Manager to:
  • identify and cultivate foundations aligned with KCSARC’s programs and projects and develop proposal strategies;
  • conduct ongoing foundation research;  
  • edit, write, and submit letters of intent, proposals, and thank you letters;  
  • prepare and submit reports;  
  • and ensure all internal tracking is current.  
• Work closely with the Grants Manager to:
  • maintain a master calendar of all grant activity, including planned, submitted, awarded, declined, and abandoned proposals and reporting requests;  
  • create and maintain current records for all grants and reports.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving Manager to:
  • manage sustained membership/recurring giving program;  
  • manage administrative tasks and outreach related to matching employer giving opportunities available to certain individual donors.
  • Develop a deep understanding of how all the existing and potential funding and programmatic opportunities align to track when grants are expiring and plan for replacement funds.
  • Serve as point of contact and liaison for funder and donor relationships as appropriate. 

Agency and Team Participation 

• Acquire and actively employ sound knowledge and understanding of the organization, its work, and its competitive and collaborative environment.
• Actively participate in the External Relations team's planning and collaboration tools and processes.
• Ability to link your work with the overall strategy and goals of the team and KCSARC's mission and values. 

Requirements

Technical Functions 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel, and familiarity with grant management and database software. 

Personal Competencies 

• Keen attention to detail with a penchant for excellent judgment, discretion, accuracy, and accountability.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be both creative and meticulous in the use of language and data while developing concise, engaging text.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze grant guidelines and assess the feasibility of funding opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple demands, manage shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• A high degree of initiative.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
• Ability to effectively develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships; ability to hear and incorporate others’ perspectives and build productive working relationships across groups and teams. 

Minimum Experience Required 

• 2 years of private foundation grantwriting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Portfolio of work demonstrating a track record of successful grant applications and funding secured. 
  

Preferred Experience 

• Grantwriting certification or bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies and nonprofit sector dynamics.
• Knowledge of interpersonal violence: sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking.