We’re seeking a detail-oriented Grants & Data Specialist to support our grants team. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of grant writing experience or interest in building a strong foundation in grants management. The role centers on prospect research, proposal drafting, data-driven reporting, and maintaining accurate grant records, with some time devoted to data analysis for individual giving. The Grants & Data Specialist provides strategic support to Goodwill’s efforts to secure corporate, foundation, and government funding from $10,000 to over $1M. The role assists in coordinating and tracking relationships with institutional entities and persuasively communicating Goodwill’s goals, mission, and programs to funders.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and supporting documents to corporate, foundation, and government funders.
• Collaborate with program staff, Mission Advancement, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in proposals, budgets, and reports.
• Maintain the grant calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Support data analysis for grant impact reporting (e.g., charts, tables, outcomes).
• Research, identify, and prioritize funding opportunities in coordination with Mission and Leadership Teams.
• Conduct funder outreach and manage relationships.
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines for submission and reporting.
• Coordinate internal timelines to allow for adequate review and input.
• Maintain records in Donor Perfect and shared tracking/reporting systems.
• Pull relevant reports and information from CaseWorthy for grant applications and reporting, in collaboration with Program Analyst team.
• Occasionally support the development team with donor trend and retention analysis.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of constituent information.
• Practice workplace safety and report potential hazards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field or equivalent experience and demonstrated success in fundraising.
• Minimum 2 years of grant writing experience required.
• Knowledge of AFP best practices, including the Donor Bill of Rights.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and research skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to anticipate project needs.
• Interest in changing the lives of low-income populations through job training and education programs.
• Experience interpreting program data required; exposure to fundraising data a plus.

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Familiarity with donor management or CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) systems (DonorPerfect preferred).
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and emerging technologies (including AI applications in writing and research) is strongly preferred.