Grant Writer

Job Summary Responsible for providing funding for identified local, network and system priorities by writing grants to private, government and corporate funders for support; building and maintaining relationships with current funders; and researching and following up with new prospects. Essential Functions 1. Synthesizes complex information into clear and concise letters of inquiry, grant proposals, funder reports, and briefing papers. 2. Develops six and seven figure private, corporate and governmental grant proposals for programs, community health initiatives (social determinants), general operations, and capital projects for Pacific Northwest Truckers Relief Fund, non-profit organization. 3. Understands Pacific Northwest Truckers Relief Fund local, network and systemwide funding priorities and programs for which funding is requested. 4. Interviews key people in the organization and performs comprehensive research into the project. 5. Assists in the development of a Strategic Grant Funding plan which is prioritized and supports Pacific Northwest Truckers Relief Fund's mission and strategic plan. 6. Assists Pacific Northwest Truckers Relief Fund to identify grant writing opportunities. 7. Builds and maintains existing relationships to sustain revenues through private foundation, government, and corporate support. 8. Provides consultation to Pacific Northwest Truckers Relief Fund networks during project prioritization process. 9. Coordinates grants to avoid competition between networks during same funding cycles. 10. Works directly with regional staff to meet reporting requirements for grant funded projects. 11. Assists with preparing and distributing internal grant performance reports to Foundations. 12. Attends training opportunities to remain proficient in grant development and award processes and stay informed of changing grant standards and proposal guidelines. 13. Performs other duties as assigned.