Grant Writer jobs in Oregon

Title: Grant Development Lead
Location: 1776 SW Madison Portland, OR 97205
Wage Range: $62,000-$72,000 / Exempt- Salary

If you are a motivated and dedicated Grant Development Writer looking for an opportunity to contribute to an organization making a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

At NARA NW, you'll find a supportive and inclusive work environment where every member of our team is valued and respected. Whether you're passionate about healthcare, behavioral health, education, or social services, there's a place for you to make a positive impact.

Company Mission:

The mission of NARA NW is to provide education, physical, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need.

About the Company:

At NARA NW, we provide essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Native people, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. As an organization rooted in cultural heritage and community values, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a direct positive impact in the lives of others.

We have over 400 employees in a wide range of programs and services, including medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and cultural enrichment programs, there are endless opportunities to grow and thrive in your career while making a difference in the lives of others.

Position Overview:
The position of Grants Development Lead is responsible for the grant development of a large organization. This position reports to one of the department Grants Managers. NARA NW works with federal, state, local, and foundations soliciting program funding. The grant amounts range from multi-year to short term funding and vary in funding levels. Writing expository and persuasive grant proposals is the primary area of focus.

What you will do:

• Researches grant and resource opportunities through electronic resources, complete thorough written analyzes of all grants, for departmental consideration.

• Assists team in identifying resource development tools to facilitate grant-seeking activities.

• Keeps New Grant Opportunity Tracking Tool up to date for presentation by the Grant Managers to NARA NW’s Senior Leadership.

• Writing strong expository and persuasive grant proposals of an advanced quality to secure external funding for NARA NW.

• Develop proposals using standard techniques such as logic models, evidence-based models, and other pertinent data.

We would like to hear from people that have:

• Bachelor's Degree in the relevant field and two-year grant writing/development OR combined experience equivalent to 4 years of grant writing/development.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients, the community, and other staff members, work collaboratively with clients, other NARA staff, team members, and to treat everyone with respect and dignity at all times.

• Experience working within the Native American/Alaska Native community is considered a plus

What’s in it for you?

14 Paid Holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Battle of Little Big Horn, 4th of July, Labor Day, United Indigenous Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Employee’s Birthday!

Benefits: Employees working 20 hours, or more are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective from the 1st of the month following the date of hire.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through Kaiser Permanente
• 14 Paid Federal Holidays (Listed Above)
• 13 Paid Days of Sick Time
• 13 Paid Days of PTO (Vacation accruals increase with years of service to a maximum of 26 days)
• $50,000 Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inclement Weather Days (Snow Days)
• Referral Program- (Up to $1000 Dollars)
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness -NARA NW is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit, FQHC

How to apply:

• To Quick Apply, go to Careers – NARA NW (naranorthwest.org)
• Look for the position you want to apply for and submit a resume (Required) and cover letter (Not required), that’s all!
• Feel free to contact recruiting@naranorthwest.org if you have any questions or would like to know where your application is in the process.

NARA NW is fully committed to supporting sobriety. All employees must agree to model sobriety, including no alcohol drinking, no illicit drug use, no marijuana use, and no prescription drug abuse behavior. If in recovery, must have been sober/clean for a length of time sufficient to demonstrate that will be able to model sobriety..

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements, the agency reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties, as necessary.

Preference in hiring is given to qualified Native Americans in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Sections 472 and 473). NARA Northwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Within the scope of Indian Preference, all candidates will receive equal consideration. Experience working with Native American/ Alaska Native community is considered a plus.