We’re seeking a relationship-oriented Grants & Stewardship 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. This role strengthens the organization’s grant partnerships by producing engaging proposals, compelling impact reports, and creative stewardship materials. This position emphasizes relationship building, donor/funder engagement, and storytelling to highlight the organization’s impact. The Grants & Stewardship Specialist will serve as a bridge between program staff and funders, ensuring that narratives not only meet reporting requirements but also inspire ongoing investment in the mission. The Grants & Stewardship 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: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Write, prepare, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, and supporting documents to corporate, foundation, and government funders that highlight the impact of programs.
• Cultivate strong relationships with foundation and corporate funders through consistent communication, personalized stewardship, and timely follow-up.
• Partner with development staff to create grant stewardship strategies, including funder updates, recognition opportunities, and impact storytelling.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather client success stories, testimonials, and qualitative data to enrich reports.
• Develop creative stewardship materials (case studies, impact reports, presentations) tailored to funder interests.
• Track grant cycles, communications, and stewardship activities in donor databases and grants management systems.
• Represent the organization at funder meetings, site visits, and community engagement opportunities as appropriate.
• Support cultivation of new funder relationships by preparing organizational overviews, presentations, and storytelling pieces.
• Collaborate with program staff, Mission Advancement, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy in proposals, budgets, and reports.
• Research, identify, and prioritize funding opportunities in coordination with Mission and Leadership Teams.
• Ensure compliance with funder guidelines for submission and reporting.
• Coordinate internal timelines to allow for adequate review and input.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of constituent information.
• Practice workplace safety and report potential hazards.

• 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 Communications, English, Nonprofit Management, or related field or equivalent experience and demonstrated success in fundraising.
• Minimum 2 years grant writing and donor stewardship experience required.
• Knowledge of AFP best practices, including the Donor Bill of Rights.
• Exceptional storytelling and writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences.
• Creative, energetic approach to stewardship and a passion for sharing impact stories.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build authentic, lasting relationships with funders and internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Highly organized and able to balance deadlines with relationship-building priorities.
• Interest in changing the lives of low-income populations through job training and education programs.

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)