Grant Writer

Valley Cities; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Annual longevity bonuses

Job summary

Valley Cities is seeking a Grant Writer to generate funding to meet over $1,000,000 annually. You will coordinate an agency grants calendar, prepare and submit proposals, and support communications for development activities and the Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of grant writing, with strong project management and collaboration skills to drive multi‑agency proposals and secure vital support for behavioral health programs in Washington.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years grant writing experience in nonprofit or behavioral health.
• Strong multi‑project management and deadline‑driven skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit grant proposals for Valley Cities programs.
• Coordinate submittal of 50+ funding proposals and reports annually.
• Write and edit proposals as part of our grants team.
• Coordinate agency-wide efforts to target funding sources and multi‑agency proposals.
• Gather information on programs and community needs for grant proposals.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Proposal coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English / Journalism / Communications or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, PPT)

Job description

Valley Cities has recently been selected to lead efforts in Washington State to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are excited about the future ahead! We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission‑driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

supportive and inclusive work environment. Join us in making a difference every day!

Role Overview:

The Grant Writer is responsible for generating grant funding to meet the overall financial goal of over $1,000,000 annually. Specifically, the Grant Writer coordinates an agency wide grants calendar and monitors efforts to secure over $1,000,000 in private and public sector grant funding to address programmatic and agency funding needs for Valley Cities. The Grant Writer will prepare and submit program and agency funding proposals. The Grant writer will also be responsible for communications support for development activities, the Board of Directors, and agency staff. The Grant Writer will develop and apply a consistent communication style and ensure execution of all written content for both offline and online communications materials, including agency literature, direct mail pieces, client brochures, advertisements, media releases, email communications, web sites/social media, infographics, and other collateral.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation and submission of grant proposals submitted for Valley Cities programs and services, specifically:
• Coordinate and supervise submittal of over 50 funding proposals and reports annually to foundations and corporations as well as local, state, and federal agencies.
• Write and edit proposals as part of our grant writing team.
• Coordinate agency-wide efforts to target, track and establish strong relationships with funding sources; andcoordinate complex multi-agency proposals with partnering agencies.
• Direct efforts to gather information on agency programs, community needs and public issues for use in grant proposals. Coordinate development and maintenance of funding source files, including up to date information on funding sources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or equivalent, or comparable experience in donor cultivation and solicitation.
• A minimum of two years of experience in grant writing (research, writing, planning, submitting reports); nonprofit environment and/or behavioral health writing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities in management of multiple projects and priorities essential.
• Current Computer and Software proficiencies in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Teams, Word, Excel, Visio, PPT,) and Instrument.
• Strong project management skills, attention to details, and organizational skills to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to work effectively within a team environment, to interact with personnel at all levels in the organization and relate well to clients and families, and contacts outside the organization.

Join our Team!

Be a part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. Meaningful work, and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage available for employees and eligible family members and dependents
• Health Savings Account, $2,000 contribution annually, prorated monthly.
• Agency sponsored retirement plan, up to 6% employer contributions, and pre-tax/Roth available
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources
• Comprehensive paid time off, paid holidays, and extended sick leave options
• Access to Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramsAnnual longevity bonuses
• Recognition programs and incentives
• Access to training, supervision, and consultation for professional certification and licensure
• Clinical supervision provided toward licensure, if applicable
• Paid training days and yearly training fund

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Valley Cities is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Valley Cities is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, reassign, compensate, and administer all personnel actions without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or medical condition including pregnancy. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Valley Cities also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices fully required by law. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources .