Grants and Donor Relations Specialist

Salary Range $22.45 To $30.42 Hourly Position Type Full-Time, Non-Exempt (30 hours/week) About Us Generational Care is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in their homes with dignity and compassionate care. Through our key programs—Home Care Services, Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels, and Healthy Ages—we provide essential support including in-home care, nutrition services, and healthy aging education. Our mission is to preserve independence and promote well-being across every generation. Position Summary We are seeking a Grants and Donor Relations Specialist to support our fundraising efforts through grant writing, donor stewardship, and engagement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in securing funding, maintaining strong donor relationships, and ensuring consistent, meaningful communication that supports the organization’s mission and growth. Key Responsibilities Grant Writing & Fund Development Research, write, and submit grant applications (approximately 50% of role) Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes Collaborate with program and finance teams to gather proposal data Support development of funding strategies aligned with organizational goals Donor Stewardship & Engagement Manage donor acknowledgment and thank-you communications Support donor recognition and retention efforts Maintain accurate donor records and tracking systems Assist with development of donor engagement strategies Development Team Support Support fundraising campaigns and initiatives Assist in preparing reports and materials for donors and stakeholders Collaborate across the Development Team to align messaging and efforts Performance Expectations Timely and high-quality grant submissions Strong grant success rate and contribution to funding goals Consistent and meaningful donor communication Accurate donor tracking and reporting Support of overall fundraising and engagement targets Incentive Opportunity This position is eligible for a performance-based incentive program tied to grant funding outcomes. Incentives are based on achievement of established goals and are designed to reward strong performance and successful funding results. Qualifications Experience in grant writing, fundraising, or donor relations preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management systems preferred High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion Education & Experience Associate or Bachelor’s degree in communications, nonprofit management, or related field preferred Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Previous experience in grant writing or donor relations strongly preferred Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance HRA with generous company reimbursement 12 Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Leave 11 Paid Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer Same Day Pay through TapCheck 8 Paid Floating Time Off Hours 8 Paid Employee Appreciation Day Hours Working Conditions This position is primarily office-based and may include prolonged sitting, computer work, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. About Generational Care Home Care Services is a program of Generational Care, an SE WA ALTC COG, and Yakama Nation contractor. Generational Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr