Grant Writer

ANEW is a nonprofit organization with a mission of building people, building communities. Founded in 1980, ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive.

POSITION TITLE : Grant Writer

JOB SUMMARY

The Grant Writer oversees the full life cycle of grants. They are responsible for researching and validating grant opportunities, preparing grant proposals, managing awards, completing and submitting reporting requirements. The position plays a vital role in securing and managing the funding that supports ANEW's mission and programming.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research, organize, write and manage a portfolio of grants, including complex state & federal funders, research additional opportunities aligned with ANEW's mission, programs and strategic goals.

Maintain and grow a robust grant pipeline including foundation, corporate, and government sources

Collaborate with the Director of Development to align prospects with programmatic priorities and timelines

Draft, edit and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, and supporting materials

Coordinate with program staff, finance, and leadership to gather necessary data and documentation

Ensure timeline submission of all proposals and maintain a calendar of deadlines

Prepare high-quality grant reports in alignment with funder requirements and deadlines

Track deliverables, budget usage, and program outcomes in coordination with program staff

Support relationship management by preparing updates and acknowledgments for funders

Manage ANEW's grant tracker and records in Salesforce

Lead grant strategy meetings and provide regular updates to leadership

Help refine systems to streamline application and reporting processes

Maintain organization-wide program statistics on the outcomes of each department in order to report progress to funders.

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

7+ Years of experience working in grants management, grants compliance, grant writing or similar position required.

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, professional or technical writing, communications, English, or similar discipline required.

Advanced proficiency of the written and spoken English

Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex programmatic information into compelling narratives.

Proven success securing grants from foundations, government agencies, and

Demonstrated experience managing up to proactively collaborate with stakeholders and

Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects.

Experience working with fundraising CRMs and grant tracking tools (Salesforce NPSP preferred)

Time management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and work efficiently, with little oversight.

Commitment to ANEW's mission of equity, access, and inclusion

Preferred Skills : Familiarity with Washington State funding landscape and local philanthropic community, understanding of workforce development, apprenticeship pathways, or labor-related programming.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work flexible schedule to include evening and or weekend when necessary

Must provide documents that verify identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of employment

WORK SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am-4 : 30pm. This is a 100% in-office position.

WORK LOCATION : ANEW Main Office and Training Center at 18338 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA and, on rare occasion, Satellite locations as assigned

SALARY

This is an exempt position with a starting salary range of $81,219 - 86,202.89 per year. Years' experience must be directly related to this position. The starting salary rate is based on education and experience.

BENEFITS

This position is an exempt position. The person in this position is expected to serve a 90-day probation period. Benefits will not be included until and unless the position is made permanent, which is contingent upon performance evaluation, funding, board direction, and potential re-development of the organization and its training / service delivery models. If the position is more than 30 / hours per week, employer paid medical benefits will include medical, dental, and vision benefits.

A portion of the medical premium is made by the employee through a pre-tax contribution at time of payroll posting. Employees at 30 / hours a week or greater qualify for full benefits and pay a pre-tax contribution of $80 per month. Additional employer paid benefits include basic life insurance, vacation, sick leave, holiday pay and taxes as required by law. ANEW also contributes a 4% match to a 401k after one year of employment. ANEW Employees will not be permitted to use paid vacation or sick leave until successful completion of their 90-day probationary period.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

o Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items up to 15 pounds (e.g., office supplies, small packages).
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment (e.g., computers, printers, telephones).
• Visual acuity to read printed and digital documents for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Work Environment :

APPLICATION PROCESS

The final applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks. Please apply online at Candidates that advance beyond the phone screening will be asked to submit a writing sample of a project narrative section of a successful / awarded grant proposal.

ANEW is committed to being accessible to all. For accommodation applying, please email HR@anewcareer.org to be considered for this role.