Grants & Impact Specialist

Downtown Eastside Women s Centre; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Municipal Pension Plan

Compressed work schedule

Job summary

Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre in Vancouver is seeking a Grants & Impact Specialist to develop, write, and manage grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding base. This role ensures compliance with funding agreements and strengthens our ability to measure and communicate impact to funders.

Reporting to the Director of Fund Development & Communications, the specialist will collaborate with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories, illustrating

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years fund development experience including grant & report writing.
• Knowledge of non-profit financial and account operations including budget creation.
• Knowledge of issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions.
• Excellent administrative skills, and efficient organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and manage grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding base.
• Ensure compliance with government and foundation funding agreements and measure/communicate impact to funders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories illustrating DEWC’s impact.
• Report to the Director of Fund Development & Communications and work from a feminist, anti-oppression framework.

Skills

Grant writing

Fund development

Budgeting

Non-profit knowledge

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Salary Range: $71,034.60 To $79,224.60 Annually

Grants & Impact Specialist

About DEWC

The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website ( www.dewc.ca ) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services.

The Opportunity

The Grants & Impact Specialist is responsible for developing, writing, and managing grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding base. This role ensures compliance with all government and foundation funding agreements, and strengthens DEWC’s ability to measure, communicate, and demonstrate impact to funders and the broader community. Reporting to the Director of Fund Development & Communications, the Specialist works collaboratively with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories that illustrate the transformative work of DEWC. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework.

About You

• Must have at least 3 years fund development experience including grant & report writing.
• You are knowledgeable of non-profit financial and account operations including budget creation.
• You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions.
• You have excellent administrative skills,
• You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team

Healthcare:Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability.

Paid time off:3 weeks paid vacation in the 1 st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations.

For your Retirement:Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC.

Other perks:Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Excluded position - Salary - $71,034.60 - $79,224.60 depending on experience
• Posting Closing Date: October 14th , 2026 Start Date: ASAP

Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply / Additional languages spoken an asset.

While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.