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.