At Cocoon House, we empower young people, families, and communities in Snohomish County to break the cycle of homelessness through outreach, housing, and prevention. The Private Grant Manager, internally referred to as the Corporate and Foundation Partnerships Manager, must possess excellent writing, verbal and relationship management skills. The Private Grant Manager must be highly organized with the ability to implement systems, effectively work under pressure, use independent judgement and produce a quality work within tight time constraints. Requires proven record of accomplishment in securing new funding opportunities for foundations and corporations, has comprehensive knowledge of research and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs. This position is a critical member of Cocoon House’s fundraising team.

Cocoon House is committed to continually growing in our equity, diversity, and inclusion journey, and candidates with lived experience or who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ are strongly encouraged to apply! We will also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities upon request.

Private Grant Manager Duties & Responsibilities

Full-Time | On-site in Everett 

Starting Salary: $64,000-$68,000 | +$1.50/hr pay differential for multi-lingual skills with additional paperwork

Manage Agency Private grants processes 

• Research private grant proposals 
• Generates proposals and supporting documents for solicitations
• Generates persuasive grant applications and meets all deadlines
• Track all reporting deadlines 
• Regularly track to ensure revenue goals are met
• Implement stewardship plan specific to private foundations and grantors 
• Manage 50-60 private foundations each year 

Corporate Giving

• Enhance and expand a comprehensive Corporate Giving and Engagement fundraising plan
• Manages volunteer activities as it aligns to corporate engagement 
• Meet and exceed revenue goals for Corporate giving
• Responsible for stewarding current, and getting new foundation support
• Meet and exceed revenue goals for Sponsorships
• Create content for Annual Report and Impact Report

Agency Contact for All Written Communication 

• Creating, proof-reading, and editing all major communications pieces for Community Engagement Team and CEO
• Be the go-to writer for media releases, annual report content, newsletters, short stories, blogs, etc. 
• Ensure consistent communications are used in all written material 

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health options with employer contribution
• 403(b) retirement plan with agency match
• 21 days PTO accrual in first year
• 10 agency-recognized holidays
• Multilingual pay differential opportunities
• Paid training & testing: CPR/first aid, food handler's permit, blood borne pathogens, abuse awareness, TB testing, and additional in-depth practical trainings

General:

• 2+ years of proven successful grant writing experience.
• Must have a positive and professional disposition and customer service attitude, both on the phone and in person.
• Writes clearly and informatively; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively, able to read and interpret written information.
• Able to synthesize complex information, collects and research data and uses experience to align requirements with work being performed
• Able to translate concepts and information into images and persuasive language and demonstrates attention to detail.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively and listens for clarification; responds will to questions and demonstrates group presentation skills.
• Displays willingness to make decisions, can exhibit sound and accurate judgment, and includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Must be dynamic, detail-oriented, highly organized, a quick learner, able to manage multiple tasks, activities, duties, and respond to agency needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and have a tactful, mature and sincere attitude.
• Professional certification in Office Management, Bachelor’s Degree or some college preferred.
• Must support and be able to represent the mission and goals of Cocoon House.
• High school diploma/GED or high school equivalency
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• DCYF background clearance
• Acceptable driver's abstract with no more than 2 violations within last 3 years
• Possess a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Physical:

• Ability to effectively communicate with all internal and external clients
• Be able to hear voices and alarms.
• Ability to read and comprehend a variety of materials
• Ability to operate phone, computer, and record information for files and logs
• Must be able to lift up to 50 Ibs
• Must have ability to run up and down indoor and outdoor stairwells in case of emergency.
• Go up and down stairs