Evergreen Goodwill
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 & Stewardship Specialist
Salary Range: $62,000 - 68,000
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Location: Administration
About the Position
We’re seeking a relationship‑oriented Grants & Stewardship 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. This role strengthens the organization’s grant partnerships by producing engaging proposals, compelling impact reports, and creative stewardship materials. This position emphasizes relationship building, donor/funder engagement, and storytelling to highlight the organization’s impact. The Grants & Stewardship Specialist will serve as a bridge between program staff and funders, ensuring that narratives not only meet reporting requirements but also inspire ongoing investment in the mission. The Grants & Stewardship 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
: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Write, prepare, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, and supporting documents to corporate, foundation, and government funders that highlight the impact of programs.
Cultivate strong relationships with foundation and corporate funders through consistent communication, personalized stewardship, and timely follow‑up.
Partner with development staff to create grant stewardship strategies, including funder updates, recognition opportunities, and impact storytelling.
Collaborate with program staff to gather client success stories, testimonials, and qualitative data to enrich reports.
Develop creative stewardship materials (case studies, impact reports, presentations) tailored to funder interests.
Track grant cycles, communications, and stewardship activities in donor databases and grants management systems.
Represent the organization at funder meetings, site visits, and community engagement opportunities as appropriate.
Support cultivation of new funder relationships by preparing organizational overviews, presentations, and storytelling pieces.
Collaborate with program staff, Mission Advancement, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in proposals, budgets, and reports.
Research, identify, and prioritize funding opportunities in coordination with Mission and Leadership Teams.
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines for submission and reporting.
Coordinate internal timelines to allow for adequate review and input.
Maintain strict confidentiality of constituent information.
Practice workplace safety and report potential hazards.
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 Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or related field or equivalent experience and demonstrated success in fundraising.
Minimum 2 years grant writing and donor stewardship experience required.
Knowledge of AFP best practices, including the Donor Bill of Rights.
Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences.
Creative, energetic approach to stewardship and a passion for sharing impact stories.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic, lasting relationships with funders and internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Highly organized and able to balance deadlines with relationship‑building priorities.
Interest in changing the lives of low‑income populations through job training and education programs.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Familiarity with donor management or CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems (DonorPerfect 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 those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities
:
Problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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 .
King County Mission, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
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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 & Stewardship Specialist
Salary Range: $62,000 - 68,000
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Location: Administration
About the Position
We’re seeking a relationship‑oriented Grants & Stewardship 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. This role strengthens the organization’s grant partnerships by producing engaging proposals, compelling impact reports, and creative stewardship materials. This position emphasizes relationship building, donor/funder engagement, and storytelling to highlight the organization’s impact. The Grants & Stewardship Specialist will serve as a bridge between program staff and funders, ensuring that narratives not only meet reporting requirements but also inspire ongoing investment in the mission. The Grants & Stewardship 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
: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Write, prepare, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, and supporting documents to corporate, foundation, and government funders that highlight the impact of programs.
Cultivate strong relationships with foundation and corporate funders through consistent communication, personalized stewardship, and timely follow‑up.
Partner with development staff to create grant stewardship strategies, including funder updates, recognition opportunities, and impact storytelling.
Collaborate with program staff to gather client success stories, testimonials, and qualitative data to enrich reports.
Develop creative stewardship materials (case studies, impact reports, presentations) tailored to funder interests.
Track grant cycles, communications, and stewardship activities in donor databases and grants management systems.
Represent the organization at funder meetings, site visits, and community engagement opportunities as appropriate.
Support cultivation of new funder relationships by preparing organizational overviews, presentations, and storytelling pieces.
Collaborate with program staff, Mission Advancement, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in proposals, budgets, and reports.
Research, identify, and prioritize funding opportunities in coordination with Mission and Leadership Teams.
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines for submission and reporting.
Coordinate internal timelines to allow for adequate review and input.
Maintain strict confidentiality of constituent information.
Practice workplace safety and report potential hazards.
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 Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or related field or equivalent experience and demonstrated success in fundraising.
Minimum 2 years grant writing and donor stewardship experience required.
Knowledge of AFP best practices, including the Donor Bill of Rights.
Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences.
Creative, energetic approach to stewardship and a passion for sharing impact stories.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic, lasting relationships with funders and internal and external partners.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Highly organized and able to balance deadlines with relationship‑building priorities.
Interest in changing the lives of low‑income populations through job training and education programs.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Familiarity with donor management or CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems (DonorPerfect 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 those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.
Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities
:
Problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
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 .
King County Mission, 700 Dearborn Place S, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
#J-18808-Ljbffr