Grants & Contracts Manager — On-Site & Impact Focus

Sustainable Connections; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days paid time off (26 PTO + 15 HOL

$650/mo in lieu of health insurance

Flexible work schedule

Professional development budget

SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% match

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Job summary

Sustainable Connections in Bellingham, WA seeks a Grants Manager to identify, write, and report on grants and contracts across Food & Farming, Energy & Green Building, Housing & Smart Growth, Think Local First, and Toward Zero Waste. You will develop 30-40 grant applications annually and manage 25-30 active grants, collaborating with program teams and external partners.

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Salesforce, Excel, and grant research tools is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience prospecting, writing and managing grants and contracts, including federal grants.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse program teams and independently.
• Excellent persuasive written communication and ability to translate ideas into compelling narratives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Director, program managers, and directors to understand program growth opportunities, staff capacity, and fundraising needs
• Develop funding resources for existing and proposed programs by prospecting for foundation, government, and corporate grant/contracting opportunities
• Lead letters of intent and grant applications and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Translate complex ideas and programs into clear and compelling narratives in writing
• Develop grant/contract budgets with Finance Director and program leaders
• Create and maintain annual prospecting calendars to track opportunities
• Oversee grant management systems including trackers, Salesforce opportunities, grant portals, and Asana projects
• Assist Finance Director with invoices, backup documentation, and reports to meet deadlines
• Monitor monthly/quarterly budget performance and advise on spend-down
• Build strong relationships with foundations and grant partners; serve as primary contact as appropriate
• Oversee grant amendments and reporting compliance

Skills

Grant writing experience

Proven track record of securing grants

Persuasive written communication

Relationship building with grantors

Independent and collaborative work

Commitment to sustainability/equity

Tools

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Salesforce

Givebutter

Asana

Adobe tools

Job description

Sustainable Connections in Bellingham, WA seeks a Grants Manager to identify, write, and report on grants and contracts across Food & Farming, Energy & Green Building, Housing & Smart Growth, Think Local First, and Toward Zero Waste. You will develop 30-40 grant applications annually and manage 25-30 active grants, collaborating with program teams and external partners.

Proficiency in QuickBooks, Salesforce, Excel, and grant research tools is required.