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Evergreen Goodwill

Mission Advancement Grants Manager

Evergreen Goodwill, Snohomish, Washington, us, 98291

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King County Mission, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America Job Description

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families. The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization. Job Title: Grants & Data Specialist Salary Range: $64,000 - 70,000 Location: Administration We’re seeking a detail-oriented Grants & Data Specialist to support our grants team. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of grant writing experience or interest in building a strong foundation in grants management. The role centers on prospect research, proposal drafting, data-driven reporting, and maintaining accurate grant records, with some time devoted to data analysis for individual giving. The Grants & Data Specialist provides strategic support to Goodwill’s efforts to secure corporate, foundation, and government funding from $10,000 to over $1M. The role assists in coordinating and tracking relationships with institutional entities and persuasively communicating Goodwill’s goals, mission, and programs to funders. Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and supporting documents to corporate, foundation, and government funders. Collaborate with program staff, Mission Advancement, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in proposals, budgets, and reports. Maintain the grant calendar and ensure deadlines are met. Support data analysis for grant impact reporting (e.g., charts, tables, outcomes). Research, identify, and prioritize funding opportunities in coordination with Mission and Leadership Teams. Conduct funder outreach and manage relationships. Ensure compliance with funder guidelines for submission and reporting. Coordinate internal timelines to allow for adequate review and input. Maintain records in Donor Perfect and shared tracking/reporting systems. Pull relevant reports and information from CaseWorthy for grant applications and reporting, in collaboration with Program Analyst team. Occasionally support development team with donor trend and retention analysis. Maintain strict confidentiality of constituent information. Practice workplace safety and report potential hazards. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements

(Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field or equivalent experience and demonstrated success in fundraising. Minimum 2 years grant writing experience required. Knowledge of AFP best practices, including the Donor Bill of Rights. Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and research skills. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with a team. Ability to anticipate project needs. Interest in changing the lives of low-income populations through job training and education programs. Experience interpreting program data required; exposure to fundraising data a plus. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Familiarity with donor management or CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems (DonorPerfect preferred). Familiarity with data analysis tools and emerging technologies (including AI applications in writing and research) is strongly preferred. Physical Abilities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including with limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance. Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities : Problem solving Strong verbal and written communication skills Analyzing and interpreting data Time management Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously Work Environment:

Office environment, intermittent noise. Everyone Is Welcome When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity. Why work at Evergreen Goodwill? A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee) Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave Employee referral bonus Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Job Training EEO Statement:

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of r ace, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate .

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