(6/27/2025) Grant Writer - Junior - Finance

Company: Friends of Youth
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: June 27, 2025

Job Description:

The Junior Grant Writer supports pre- and post-award processes, ensuring effective communication and record keeping. They track applications and awards, work with internal and external stakeholders to complete programmatic reports, and write small grant applications as needed. essential duties 1. Write and coordinate all reports as outlined in the Grants Reporting Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). 2. Coordinate with Program, Funders, Data, and other stakeholders to compile required grant reports. This includes drafting narratives and submitting outcome data per Funder guidelines. 3. Manage the shared Grants inbox per the Grants Inbox Management SOP, ensuring the correct stakeholders are informed of any communications. 4. Manage the calendar for all Grants meetings and take Grant-related meeting notes. 5. Follow up with stakeholders to determine status of applications, contracts, webinars, and other items. 6. Manage all record keeping and dashboard tracking for pre- and post-award tasks. Includes entering information into NetSuite, Raiser’s Edge, and/or SharePoint. 7. Assist Grant Team members with less complex applications when needed, per the RFP Management SOP. job requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree in a human-service or business-related field preferred. 2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, administrative support, or other applicable experience. 3. Experience with project management/donor tracking software such as Raiser’s Edge, preferred. additional requirements 1. Must satisfactorily pass criminal history check. 2. Must satisfactorily pass tuberculosis (TB) test. 3. Must have reliable transportation and a valid Washington State driver's license (or be able to obtain one by date of employment). 4. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business, must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. 5. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth. 6. Must successfully complete the following health certification requirements within 30 days of employment: CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. 7. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. There are no exemptions. We offer: - 15 vacation days per year with annual accrual interests, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 2 personal days and 2 social justice leave days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees) - Medical, dental and vision coverage; 24/7 access to telehealth - 403(b) retirement plan and matching - Long-term disability insurance and life insurance - Professional development opportunities are available 24/7 on our online learning platform - All employees and their immediate family members can receive free counseling and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program Friends of Youth is committed to equity and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment as an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, honor, and celebrate our clients, colleagues, and communities’ diverse identities and cultures. Compensation details: 30-37.5 Yearly Salary PIb138a69514db-37156-37966173

Keywords: Friends of Youth, Olympia , (6/27/2025) Grant Writer - Junior - Finance, Administration, Clerical , Kirkland, Washington