Development and Grants Officer

Position Details

Position Summary

As Northwest University’s Development and Grants Officer, you champion institutional fundraising and grant acquisition, driving initiatives from prospect research and portfolio strategy to database management and impactful event and campaign execution. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), on campus position.

Essential Functions

1. Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with institutional priorities.
2. Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals and reports.
3. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to gather data and develop project narratives.
4. Manage grant compliance, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
5. Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar and track outcomes.
6. Build and sustain relationships with program officers and funders.
7. Manage endowment and scholarship relationships, documents, and reporting.
8. Provide regular updates, analytics, and reporting to advancement leadership.
9. Plan and coordinate details for President’s Banquet and other high impact donor events.

Education/Experience/Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
2. Minimum 3 years of grant writing and fundraising experience.
3. Ideal candidate loves project management and has the mind of a fundraising professional with the skills of a database manager. 
4. Proven track record of securing foundation or government support.
5. Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and donor management software.
7. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.

Working Environment 

1. Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
2. Occasional weekend/evening work required.   
3. Position works with strictly confidential information.
4. May be required to be in front of a computer screen for long periods of time.

Physical Demands 

1. The functions are usually performed while sitting, but may involve some amount of time standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, lifting (max. of 40 lbs.), walking, carrying, reaching, perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists and other movements. 
2. The abilities of seeing, hearing and speaking are also required. 

Compensation

Based on education and experience, the position has a hiring range of $28.84/hour to $33.65/hour plus excellent benefits.

Lifestyle Standards

Recognize, understand, and agree to live by the spiritual, moral, and ethical standards of Northwest University, as outlined in the Employee Manual.

Application Procedure

Please submit your resume, a letter of interest describing your qualifications, and a completed application form to the Human Resources office. Applications are available online (www.northwestu.edu/jobs), or in the Human Resources Office of Northwest University.

You may submit your package by mail or email.

Northwest University
Attn: Human Resources
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
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Inquiries regarding staff positions may be made to:

Human Resources Office
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-5749
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Northwest University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admissions and access to, employment, or treatment in its programs or activities. Northwest University is an "At Will" employer.

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