Fund Development/Grant Specialist

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated; West Valley City (UT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with match

Professional development

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Fund Development and Grant Specialist in Utah to lead the full grants lifecycle. You will research funding opportunities, write proposals, ensure compliance, and cultivate donor relations to advance organizational priorities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with leadership and programs, supporting campaigns, and maintaining CRM records while tracking metrics to guide strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum one year of grant writing and development/fundraising experience.
• Preferred: prior social services grant writing and fund development experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports.
• Manage end-to-end grants process including timelines and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership and programs to gather data for applications.
• Support campaigns and donor communications and stewardship.
• Maintain donor and grant records in the CRM and track revenue.
• Analyze fundraising metrics and prepare actionable reports.
• Partner with Marketing/Events to produce donor communications.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Description

Help Turn Opportunities Into Impact

At Valley Behavioral Health, the Fund Development and Grant Specialist advances the organization’s mission by identifying, developing, and securing funding to support existing and future programs and initiatives. This role leads the full grants lifecycle—from prospect research and proposal writing to compliance reporting and donor relations—while partnering closely with leadership, program, finance, and marketing teams to align fundraising strategy with organizational priorities.

Pay:

Range starts at $52,000 annually (pay is calculated based on years of related experience)

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm | Hybrid Remote

Benefits Highlights

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre-tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members’ growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Essential Functions

• Researches, identifies, and evaluates government, corporate, foundation, and private funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
• Leads the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, applications, progress reports, and supporting documentation in full compliance with funder guidelines
• Manages the end-to-end grants process, including calendar maintenance, reporting schedules, compliance requirements, award tracking, and associated records and correspondence
• Collaborates with leadership, program, finance, and marketing teams to gather data, outcomes, budgets, and materials required for grant applications, reporting, and donor stewardship
• Supports fund development campaigns, fundraising initiatives, sponsorship efforts, and special projects through strategic planning, coordination, and compelling donor communications
• Cultivates and sustains relationships with donors, grantors, sponsors, and community partners through consistent engagement, recognition, and proactive stewardship
• Maintains accurate and current donor, prospect, and grant records within the organization’s CRM, including giving histories, proposal activity, reporting deadlines, and funding pipelines
• Tracks fund development and grant revenue, analyzes fundraising metrics, and prepares actionable reports and recommendations that advance organizational goals
• Partners with Marketing and Events teams to produce donor and funder communications—including impact reports, newsletters, social media content, and event collateral
• Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of fundraising strategies and donor engagement programs that strengthen long-term organizational growth
• Represents the organization professionally in the community and cultivates strategic partnerships, volunteer opportunities, and community alliances that advance its mission

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.

Experience

• One year of grant writing and development/fundraising experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous social services grant writing and fund development experience