Description

BENEFITS: 

Health, dental, vision and more 
3 weeks paid time off + 10 paid holidays 
403b with employer match 
Check out our full list of benefits on our website! 

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager is a mission-driven fundraising professional who plays a critical role in advancing Seattle Humane’s work to create a kinder world for pets and their people. This position leads the identification, pursuit, and stewardship of grant funding from private foundations, corporate partners, and other institutional funders. Working collaboratively across departments, the Grants Manager develops compelling proposals and reports, maintains strong funder relationships, ensures compliance with grant requirements, and supports donor communications that clearly demonstrate impact. This position is responsible for supporting the $900,000 annual goal for grants with expected growth year over year. 

As part of Seattle Humane’s Development team, this role helps turn shared values into meaningful philanthropic support that sustains essential programs and fuels organizational growth. You’ll partner closely with colleagues across the organization to align fundraising efforts with strategic priorities and community needs. If you’re motivated by relationship-building, storytelling, and seeing your work make a tangible difference in animal welfare everyday, we’d love to meet you. 

KEY OR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Grant Strategy & Prospect Research 

• Proactively identify and research new institutional funding opportunities that align with Seattle Humane’s strategic priorities and program needs.
• Maintain an active pipeline of grant prospects and coordinate tracking and reporting of deadlines, submissions, and outcomes. 

Proposal Development & Submission 

• Lead the full grant writing process, including drafting proposals, budgets, attachments, and other required materials.
• Partner with program staff to gather project information and ensure proposals reflect programmatic goals and impact.
• Ensure that all submissions are accurate, compelling, and aligned with funder guidelines and organizational priorities. 
   

Fund Reporting & Stewardship 

• Manage all grant reporting timelines and produce timely, high-quality impact reports, budget reconciliations, and donor updates.
• Develop clear and engaging reporting materials that communicate outcomes and strengthen institutional relationships. 
   

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Development leadership and the Finance team to develop project budgets and financial reporting for proposals and awards.
• Collaborate with program partners across the organization to ensure alignment between funded activities and organizational goals. 
   

Relationship Management 

• Maintain ongoing communications with institutional donors and funders, tracking engagement and cultivating long-term support.
• Support stewardship activities and contribute to broader Development initiatives as needed. 
   

Data & Systems Management 

• Ensure accurate tracking of grant submissions, awards, communications, and financial information in fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge).
• Maintain a comprehensive library of proposals, reports, templates, and commonly used materials for future use. 
   

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: 

• Produce other written development materials as needed, including internal summaries, presentations, and donor communications.
• Perform other duties and contribute to team initiatives as assigned.  
   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility. 

COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL CONTACT:

• Excellent professional writing skills required to create clear, concise, and compelling narratives for funders and internal audiences.
• Frequent verbal and written interaction with internal partners, volunteers, external funders, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment. 
   

COMPLEXITY:  

• Must exercise independent judgment and work both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Manages diverse responsibilities that may vary in scope and urgency from day to day.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally. 
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week, with occasional evenings or weekends for events. Hybrid work structure with required in-office presence per organizational policy.

LOCATION: 

The position works onsite at Seattle Humane’s Bellevue, WA office.  

SEATTLE HUMANE CORE VALUES: 

Candidate should be committed to Seattle Humane’s Core Values: 

Compassion 
Accessibility 
Innovation 
Responsibility 
Teamwork 

WHO WE ARE: 

Seattle Humane is more than a shelter; we’re a community resource center. We're meeting the increasing need for pet owner support services so that families don't have to choose between an overdue bill and a beloved family member. We're training the next generation of veterinarians in our state-of-the-art medical center. We're building a community of animal advocates through our volunteer and youth education programs. The impact of Seattle Humane is life-changing, for the animals in our care and the people who love them. Our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with the people who will love them. Through our outreach, advocacy and services, we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Seattle Humane is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION OR TRAINING:

• Required minimum 3 years of experience in grants management, grant writing, or related fundraising functions.
• Preferred animal welfare grant writing experience.
• Strong track record of writing successful proposals and managing reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling and persuasion.
• Experience with fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge) and comfort with data tracking and analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Passion for nonprofit work and alignment with Seattle Humane’s mission is highly desired.  
   

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

None required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work primarily occurs in an office environment with typical use of computers, phones, and office equipment. 
Occasional exposure to shelter environments and interactions around animals may occur.