Sightline Institute, the Northwest’s leading non-profit public policy think tank on sustainability issues, is seeking a part-time (75%) staff member for the position of development associate grant writer.
The Development Associate (Foundations & Grants) works with the Development Director to manage the foundation fundraising side of Sightline’s development program. This includes: foundation research; program planning; writing and submitting letters of intent, grant proposals, and reports. Coordinate Program Planning
Manage Sightline’s internal grant-planning calendar
In partnership with Development Director, plan, revise and strategize upcoming proposals and reports, coordinating activities, and executing plans
Conduct research to identify prospective foundation funding sources
Assist with preparation for foundation relations activities of the Executive Director and Development Director (i.e., meeting and site visit planning)
Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting. Write, Edit & Administrate
Write letters of intent, proposals and reports, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions
Communicate conditions, expectations or restrictions established by funding sources with the Development Director, entering into the grant-planning calendar or database for future reference
Organize and maintain resource and submitted materials
Ensure that grants awarded are recorded and acknowledged in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of two years’ experience with grant writing. 4 weeks paid vacation, 10 days paid sick leave, and 9 paid holidays (all pro-rated for part-time)
95% health care premiums paid by Sightline for employee and 50% for dependents
100% dental coverage for employee and dependents (pro-rated for part-time)
Health care flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care FSA
Annual retirement contribution (employer contribution equal to 10% of annual salary)
Three-month paid sabbatical for every seven years worked
Professional development opportunities.
