Under the guidance and direction of the Director of Partnership & Advancement, the Grant Writer will work to identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned programs. This role specifically focuses on state and federal grants that are 500k or more. The grant writer is responsible for identifying grant opportunities and proposal requirements, managing the grant and proposal research, writing grant proposals, and developing effective grant submissions.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in communications, education, public relations, marketing, or a related field preferred
3+ years grant writing experience
Proven track record in securing new funding opportunities
Proven track record in successful grant writing for federal funding
Experience with writing grants in social services programs including: entrepreneurship, housing, health, workforce development and/or K-12 education
Advanced proficiency is MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong and engaging verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in research, interpreting, analyzing and communicating diverse data
Ability to build effective business relationships with corporate and donor communities
Strong, results-oriented collaboration, project coordination and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate multiple projects including setting and changing priorities while ensuring quality and timeliness
Willingness and ability to maintain a flexible work schedule when necessary consistent with the demands and needs of the executive team, volunteers, community leaders and related special events
Direct experience working with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.)
ULMS Total Compensation
** Most Benefits will take effect on the 1st of the month following a 60-day waiting period
Medical - $8,325 per year
Dental - $570 per year
Vision - $65.04 per year
Group Life & ADD - $39.90 per year
Employee Assistance Program - $34.20 per year
403(b) retirement - $100 per month
LinkedIn Learning Account
Professional Development Funds – up to $1500 per year for approved professional development activities
Paid Time Off
~ 3.5 weeks of PTO accrued annually during first 24 months of employment
9 annual personal holiday/health and wellness days*
11 paid holidays + 7 day paid winter holiday break
WA State Paid Family & Medical Leave – 0.8% of salary - 100% employer paid
Workers Compensation Coverage - $395.20 - $3,591.33 per year (depending on class code) Taxes – 9.8% of salary
At Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our program participants, and our community. ULMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment or services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.