Grants and Foundation Relations Manager

About the Role

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking a Grants and Foundation Relations Manager to help secure funding that supports behavioral health services across Kitsap County. This role works closely with leaders throughout the organization to pursue funding for current programs, new initiatives, and future growth. The position combines strategy, relationship-building, project management, and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of government, foundation, corporate, and institutional funding opportunities through all stages of the grant lifecycle.
• Research and evaluate funding opportunities that align with agency priorities, strategic goals, and operational capacity.
• Lead development, coordination, and submission of competitive grant proposals and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, Finance, program leaders, Communications, Quality, Facilities, and other departments throughout the grant process.
• Develop and maintain grant management systems, calendars, templates, tracking tools, and records.
• Monitor grant awards, compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and post-award activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding partners.
• Develop and maintain organizational content, data, outcomes, and supporting materials used in grant applications and reports.
• Monitor funding trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Partner with the Director of Philanthropy to support a coordinated institutional funding strategy.
• Ensure all grant activities meet funder requirements, agency policies, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, public health, social sciences, or related discipline.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in grant development, grant management, institutional giving, fund development, public administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success developing competitive grant proposals for government agencies, foundations, corporate funders, or other institutional funding sources.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects involving diverse stakeholders, competing deadlines, and organizational priorities.
• Experience using grant management systems, databases, or similar tracking tools.
• Must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, communications, business administration, public administration, nonprofit management, public health, social sciences, or related discipline.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Experience with behavioral health, healthcare, housing, education, human services, or other nonprofit organizations.
• Experience supporting capital projects or large-scale funding initiatives.
• Experience with federal, state, local, and private foundation funding.
• Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential or comparable professional training.

Skills

• Grant writing and persuasive written communication.
• Project management and organization.
• Research, analysis, editing, and attention to detail.
• Budget development and financial coordination.
• Grant management software, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Building collaborative relationships across departments and with external funding partners.
• Verbal communication, presentation, and customer service.

Abilities

• Manage multiple funding opportunities and competing priorities independently.
• Evaluate funding opportunities and make sound recommendations.
• Develop and improve grant management systems and processes.
• Interpret grant requirements, contracts, and funding regulations.
• Collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate integrity.
• Adapt to changing priorities while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.

Pay

This position has a compensation range that spans the salary threshold for Washington State, which means that this position may be classified as either non-exempt (hourly) or exempt (salaried), depending on the candidate’s qualifications, including education, experience, and other relevant factors.

• Non-Exempt (Hourly): $36.15 - $38.53 per hour
• Exempt (Salaried): $80,168.40 - $93,984.80 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time).
• Fully paid YMCA membership for you and eligible family members.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Student loan assistance and professional development.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Free wellness app (2MorrowHealth).
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.

Schedule

Full-time, on-site in Bremerton, WA (includes community outreach).

This role may occasionally require travel between KMHS worksites or to grant-related meetings.

Work Environment

Office, remote workspace, community setting.

• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull: Up to 10 pounds (frequently), up to 20 pounds (occasionally), up to 50 pounds (seldom).
• Use hands and arms for reaching, handling, and manipulation, including reaching above shoulder level.
• Visual acuity and peripheral vision sufficient to read written materials and observe surroundings.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate effectively.

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment and technology, including computers, copiers, printers, telephones, databases, spreadsheets, and shared document systems.
• Operation of a motor vehicle.