Current Openings:

Grants Coordinator

Position: Grants Coordinator

Site: Administrative Office (Burien, WA)

Position Overview: New Futures seeks an experienced grants coordinator with a proven track record of success who will be a passionate advocate for New Futures’ mission and our strengths-based approach. The candidate must have experience with foundation, corporate and government grantwriting. The grants coordinator reports to the development director. This is an exempt, salaried, 32-hour per week position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement annual corporate, foundation and public fundraising strategy.
• Identify corporate, foundation and public funding prospects.
• Research, coordinate and write accurate and engaging funding proposals.
• Ensure timely and complete proposal submissions and follow-up tracking.
• Coordinate site visits with institutional donors.
• Prepare and submit timely funding acknowledgements and reports.
• Maintain corporate, foundation and government grant records.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Commitment to New Futures’ vision, mission and values.
• Demonstrated respect for a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural and spiritual practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• At least three years of grantwriting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Compensation: $32,000-$36,000 for 32-hour per week position, DOE, plus benefits, including medical, dental and flexible spending account, vacation and sick leave.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to gabrielas@newfutures.org by Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

Equal Opportunity Employer. People of Color are encouraged to apply.

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