Philanthropy and Grants Manager

Olympic Housing Trust

Philanthropy and Grants Manager

Help fund permanently affordable homes in Jefferson & Clallam Counties

Position Overview

Olympic Housing Trust (OHT) is a community land trust creating permanently affordable homeownership for working families across Jefferson and Clallam Counties. We are seeking a Philanthropy and Grants Manager to deepen our donor relationships and secure the grant funding that powers our mission.

Two priorities sit at the heart of this role: keeping our donors engaged and giving year after year, and writing winning grant proposals. You will work alongside the Executive Director on a small, dedicated team, where the funding you steward and secure translates directly into homes for local families.

Position Details

Status: Full-time, 30-40 hours/week, non-exempt

Pay: $33-$37 per hour, depending on experience

Reports to: Executive Director

Proposed Start Date: November 2026

Location: Jefferson or Clallam County, WA (in-person with some work-from-home flexibility)

Primary Responsibilities

Donor Retention & Stewardship

• Responsible for all donor retention, including building and running a strategic stewardship plan that keeps donors and members engaged, renewing, and growing their giving year-over-year.
• Ensure every gift is acknowledged promptly and personally, with thank-you’s and impact updates within a week of the contribution.
• Cultivate one-on-one relationships with donors and members through various communication and in-person avenues. Identify and engage potential donors. Keep accurate records of all contact and giving histories.
• Partner with the Executive Director to grow and retain major-donor relationships.

Grant Writing & Management

• Research, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to foundations, government, and other funders.
• Manage the grants calendar, including tracking deadlines, applications, renewals, and funder requirements. Adhere to all deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Prepare timely, accurate grant reports and maintain strong relationships with funders.

Fundraising & Communications

• Draft donor appeals (print and email) and coordinate the annual giving campaign alongside the Executive Director.
• Help maintain donor-facing communications such as newsletters and impact stories.
• Support fundraising events as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in donor retention and stewardship, showing an ability to renew and upgrade donors through consistent, personal relationship-building.
• Proven grant writing experience, including researching, writing, submitting, and reporting on grants.
• Clear, compelling writing skills to make a persuasive case for support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to forge lasting, authentic relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Comfort with technology including a donor database/giving platform (e.g., Give Lively), Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Preferred, but not required qualifications include:

• Nonprofit and/or affordable-housing experience.
• Donor communications, newsletter, or other professional writing experience.
• Event planning and production experience.
• Familiarity with tools like Mailchimp, Canva, or Stripe.

We recognize that talent comes in many forms. We encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications listed. We value diverse pathways and are committed to developing our team and offering opportunities for growth.

Benefits and Schedule

The primary work location is in Jefferson County, Washington, with work-from-home arrangements possible. Hours can be flexible, as long as they are consistent and coordinated to align with organizational needs and other members of the team.

Status: 1.0 FTE (30-40 hrs/wk), hourly, non-exempt; reports to Executive Director

Compensation Range: $33-$37/hr, depending on experience

Benefits:

• WA State Sick Leave (accrual-based, ~12 days/yr)
• Paid Time Off (accrued based on tenure, starting at 2 weeks/yr)
• 12 annual paid holidays
• Wellness stipend: $600 per month

To Apply

Submit a complete application through our job link. You will be asked to provide a resume, cover letter, and respond to questions regarding employment eligibility. Please, no in-person, email, or paper submissions.

Applications received by September 20, 2026 will be given full consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Depending on the quality of submissions, applications submitted after September 20, 2026 may not be considered.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants as requested. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.

OHT Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Olympic Housing Trust's nonprofit mission is to develop and steward land for permanently affordable housing and related community needs on the North Olympic Peninsula.

Our Vision

We envision thriving, resilient and diverse communities in which stable, affordable housing is an achievable goal, and everyone has access to both homeownership opportunities and quality rentals that are permanently affordable.

Benefits:

• WA State Sick Leave (accrual-based, ~12 days/yr)
• Paid Time Off (accrued based on tenure, starting at 2 weeks/yr)
• 12 annual paid holidays
• Wellness stipend: $600 per month

The primary work location is in Jefferson County, Washington, with work-from-home arrangements possible. Hours can be flexible, as long as they are consistent and coordinated to align with organizational needs and other members of the team.

English language preficiency required.