Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington is hiring: Grants and Sponsorship
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington, Yakima, WA, United States
Position Summary The Grants and Sponsorship Specialist supports the organization’s fundraising and partnership efforts by managing the full grants lifecycle and coordinating sponsorship-related activities. This position specifically focuses on community-based and other private funding sources to close the service gap in Catholic Charities’ programs. This role is responsible for researching, writing, submitting, and tracking grant and sponsorship applications, as well as coordinating sponsorship outreach and fulfillment.
Responsibilities
Grants Management & Writing
Manage the full grants cycle, including prospect research, application development, submission, reporting, and compliance tracking
Write clear, compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and required narratives aligned with organizational programs and priorities
Gather program data, outcomes, budgets, and supporting materials from internal teams to support grant applications
Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities
Prepare and submit grant reports in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain organized records of grant submissions, awards, and correspondence within the organization’s database or tracking system
Sponsorship Applications & Coordination
Research, prepare and submit sponsorship applications for events, programs, and initiatives.
Coordinate sponsorship outreach logistics, including preparing outreach materials, tracking outreach efforts and managing timelines
Support internal coordination related to sponsorship fulfillment, such as recognition materials, acknowledgments, and benefit tracking
Ensure sponsorship commitments and deliverables are documented and communicated to relevant staff
Maintain accurate sponsorship records and reporting for internal use
Collaboration & Administrative Support
Collaborate closely with the Advancement Director, Development Team, and program leadership to align grant and sponsorship submissions with organizational priorities
Support cross-departmental coordination to collect information, metrics, and narratives needed for applications and reports
Assist with preparation of internal reports related to grants and sponsorship activity
Ensure consistency with organizational messaging, branding, and compliance requirements
Coordinate community needs assessments
Qualifications
The following requirements are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but can perform the essential function of the job with reasonable accommodations, shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field
Experience
2+ years of experience in grant writing, grants management, or a similar development role, with a track record of securing funding
Experience with government grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov), preferred
Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, and grant tracking systems
Special Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects and meet tight, non‑negotiable deadlines.
Exceptional, persuasive writing and editing skills with the ability to create clear, structured, and compelling narratives
Ability to conduct thorough, in-depth prospective research and interpret complex grant guidelines.
Understanding of nonprofit financial structures, including budgets and expense tracking.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders
Bi‑lingual and bi‑cultural preferred
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Certified Grant Writer (CGW) or Grant Professional Certified (GPC) Credential, preferred
Employment Is Conditional Upon
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wage Range: $32.50 - $37.25 per hour, depending on education & experience
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
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Responsibilities
Grants Management & Writing
Manage the full grants cycle, including prospect research, application development, submission, reporting, and compliance tracking
Write clear, compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and required narratives aligned with organizational programs and priorities
Gather program data, outcomes, budgets, and supporting materials from internal teams to support grant applications
Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal opportunities
Prepare and submit grant reports in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain organized records of grant submissions, awards, and correspondence within the organization’s database or tracking system
Sponsorship Applications & Coordination
Research, prepare and submit sponsorship applications for events, programs, and initiatives.
Coordinate sponsorship outreach logistics, including preparing outreach materials, tracking outreach efforts and managing timelines
Support internal coordination related to sponsorship fulfillment, such as recognition materials, acknowledgments, and benefit tracking
Ensure sponsorship commitments and deliverables are documented and communicated to relevant staff
Maintain accurate sponsorship records and reporting for internal use
Collaboration & Administrative Support
Collaborate closely with the Advancement Director, Development Team, and program leadership to align grant and sponsorship submissions with organizational priorities
Support cross-departmental coordination to collect information, metrics, and narratives needed for applications and reports
Assist with preparation of internal reports related to grants and sponsorship activity
Ensure consistency with organizational messaging, branding, and compliance requirements
Coordinate community needs assessments
Qualifications
The following requirements are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but can perform the essential function of the job with reasonable accommodations, shall be deemed to meet these requirements.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field
Experience
2+ years of experience in grant writing, grants management, or a similar development role, with a track record of securing funding
Experience with government grant portals (e.g., Grants.gov, SAM.gov), preferred
Experience working with databases, spreadsheets, and grant tracking systems
Special Skills
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects and meet tight, non‑negotiable deadlines.
Exceptional, persuasive writing and editing skills with the ability to create clear, structured, and compelling narratives
Ability to conduct thorough, in-depth prospective research and interpret complex grant guidelines.
Understanding of nonprofit financial structures, including budgets and expense tracking.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate clearly with internal stakeholders
Bi‑lingual and bi‑cultural preferred
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Certified Grant Writer (CGW) or Grant Professional Certified (GPC) Credential, preferred
Employment Is Conditional Upon
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wage Range: $32.50 - $37.25 per hour, depending on education & experience
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment
It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.
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