Grant Writer  (Part-Time)

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Position: Grant Writer (Part-Time, 16 Hours/Week)

Location: Sherwood Community Services, Lake Stevens, WA

Hiring Range: $32.00 - $36.80/hr
Department: Development & Partnership
Reports To: Development & Partnership Director
Classification: Hourly, non-exempt

 

Position Summary

Sherwood Community Services is seeking a talented and passionate Grant Writer to join our Development & Partnership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional writer who enjoys research, storytelling, and building compelling proposals that create meaningful impact.
 

As our Grant Writer, you will play a vital role in securing funding that supports programs and services for children and adults with disabilities throughout our community. If you thrive on meeting deadlines, collaborating with mission-driven professionals, and turning great ideas into successful funding proposals, we'd love to hear from you.

 

Qualifications:

In this role, you will:

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.

• Evaluate funding opportunities that align with Sherwood's mission and strategic priorities.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive grant calendar with proposal and reporting deadlines.

• Write persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation.

• Collaborate with program leaders, finance staff, and leadership to gather information, budgets, outcomes, and success stories.

• Prepare timely grant reports and ensure compliance with funder requirements.

• Track grants from submission through award management and reporting.

• Maintain accurate records within the organization's CRM or grant tracking system.

• Collect program data and outcomes to strengthen future funding proposals.

• Support development initiatives, donor communications, and fundraising campaigns as needed.

 

Successful candidates will have:

• Demonstrated experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field.

• Outstanding writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.

• Strong research and analytical skills.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

• Experience working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of nonprofit budgeting and program evaluation.

• Experience using CRM or grant management software is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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Additional Qualifications:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong listening and relationship-building abilities.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.

• Positive, professional, and mission-driven attitude.

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Full Job Description available here.

 

About Our Organization

Sherwood is a growing independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality services to meet the needs of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties. We believe in the abilities of all people and our mission is to provide innovative, inclusive services for children and adults with disabilities in their communities. These services include early support for infants and toddlers, employment supports and community inclusion services for adults.

 

Sherwood has nearly 70 years of experience providing quality services to over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and continually work to meet the needs of those we serve. We address challenges such as loneliness, isolation, and low expectations that society has for people with disabilities. Our committed team goes the extra mile to ensure people have opportunities to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible. We truly believe our employees are Sherwood’s greatest asset, we take pride in ensuring a positive, flexible and responsive work environment. We hire the best and brightest talent to continue to provide quality services that people can count on. We are financially stable and are expanding our programs to serve more people. We have ambitious goals that we are actively working towards achieving in order to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Island, Skagit and San Juan Counties.

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We Offer:

• Competitive wages

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

• Flexible Schedules

• 401K up to 3% Match

• AAA Membership 

        Eligibility for benefits dependent on number of hours worked and agency policy.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 *Actual salary range for this position is broader than hiring range