Grants & Corporate Partnership Manager
Grants & Corporate Partnership Manager
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21-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 100791 - 122512
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
21-06-2025
Job Description
General Position Summary
Job #2025-00106
The King County Library System is seeking a Grants & Corporate Partnership Manager to drive strategic fundraising efforts for the KCLS Foundation by cultivating and securing grant funding and corporate support that align with the mission and priorities of the Foundation.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:- Develop and implement strategies to secure corporate grants and partnerships
- Research identify develop write and submit grant and sponsorship proposals applications and letters of inquiry for foundations government and corporations
- Manage the KCLS Foundation Advance and Agility grant application and grant-making processes
Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses why they are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications listed.
About King County Library System (KCLS):
KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons providing an unparalleled collection of library materials resources technology services and programs.
Approximately 1000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and patron engagement using direct outreach programs and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities towns tribal lands and unincorporated districts of King County with the exception of the city of Seattle.
From a 2021-2022 comprehensive Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Assessment Demographics and Language Report of the more than 1.5 million residents who live within the KCLS service area almost half identify as Black Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC). Moreover roughly one-third of the KCLS community speaks a language other than English as their first language.
The King County Library System values the diverse perspectives lived experiences and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply including BIPOC (Black Indigenous and other people of color) immigrants refugees women LGBTQIA individuals with disabilities veterans etc.
KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and/or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire.
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KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment including in recruiting hiring promotion termination leave of absence compensation or training.Examples of Duties
The items listed in this section are the key duties and responsibilities for this job and do not represent an exhaustive list. Our organization is dynamic and therefore duties may change based on business necessity; however any new duties will remain within the scope of the job.
- Develops and implements annual grant corporate partnership and solicitation strategies. Cultivates new funders and stewards existing private and corporate funders into long-term established relationships.
- Researches identifies develops writes and submits grant and sponsorship proposals applications and letters of inquiry for foundations government and corporations.
- Creates and maintains templates background data grant and sponsorship language and program profiles for use in grant applications.
- Manages the KCLS Foundation Advance and Agility grant application and grant-making processes. Serves as staff liaison to the KCLS Foundation Social Impact Committee to facilitate grant review and approval.
- Provides instruction training and resources for grants literacy and skill development for KCLS staff. Fosters productive working relationships to facilitate successful grant and sponsorship proposals and compliance with award requirements.
- Works with staff responsible for evaluation and metrics to ensure alignment with KCLS strategic goals evaluation practices and success measures.
- Ensures that grant and sponsorship materials reflect KCLS and KCLS Foundation activities and services in an accurate compelling and persuasive manner. Aligns communications with mission strategic goals policies evaluation practices and success measures.
- Prepares and provides progress reports on grant and sponsorship activity to KCLS Foundation Board of Directors KCLS Leadership Team internal departments and external stakeholders. Submits progress reports and final reports to funders.
- Conducts ongoing prospect research including opportunities specific to the library industry ensuring efforts are aligned to KCLS mission vision and values.
- Provides strategic recommendations to the Foundation and KCLS leadership of potential areas of emphasis and growth for grant and corporate sponsorship opportunities.
- Attends and actively participates on various employee and KCLSF Board committees.
- Provides general event support.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Core CompetenciesEach KCLS position has job-specific competencies. These competencies describe characteristics needed for optimum performance in the position. In addition there are organizational competencies applicable to all positions at KCLS that encompass the culture and set expectations for how work is performed.
Organizational Competencies- Valuing Diversity
- Customer Focus
- Ethics Values and Judgement
- Professional and Technical Knowledge
Job-Specific Competencies- Communicates Effectively
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Decision Quality
- Drive for Results
Desired Minimum Qualification
Education and Experience
The items listed below are the minimum requirements for the job and are relevant to this position. The organization values both work experience and education and realizes that individuals take different paths to acquire knowledge.- Bachelors degree in communications business administration public administration or a related field.
- Five years of experience in fundraising including pre-and post-award grant experience and securing significant corporate sponsorships and partnerships.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
Knowledge and Skills- Extensive knowledge of public sector and non-profit grant administration.
- Working knowledge of corporate funding landscape and practices.
- Knowledge of people-centered processes and cross-functional collaboration.
- Working knowledge of strategic and inclusive communications best practices.
- Effective project design and management from inception through completion.
- Critical thinking and sound judgement.
- Leverage interpersonal skills and technical knowledge to bring people and ideas togetheraligned with organization goals. Gain trust and establish credibility with individuals within and outside the organization.
- Effective verbal written and active listening communication skills.
- Presentation and public speaking with diverse and varied groups.
- Responsive to demands in a proactive and effective manner.
Professional Licenses and Certifications- A valid Washington State Drivers License is required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee will:- Constantly sit throughout work shift and seldom stand and walk.
- Will frequently reach out at chest level with hands and arms occasionally reach down to work at desk.
- Constantly use hands in conjunction with frequent finger use for keyboarding and 10 key.
- Rotate neck up to occasionally.
- Changing tasks depending upon the shift.
- Require extensive close work including use of a computer monitor.
- Occasionally operate foot controls.
- Occasionally lift up to 10 lbs. and seldom lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
- Seldom push or pull carts and wheeled equipment with light force.
Work is performed in a typical office environment and in the community for engagement activities. Work schedule requires early morning evening and/or weekend meetings and activities. Occasional travel within the service area is required. Incumbent may be permitted hybrid telework schedule upon request.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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