Grants and Foundation Relations Manager

Grants and Foundation Relations Manager
Full-Time, On-Site in Bremerton, WA (includes community outreach)
Hiring Range: 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 at a Glance
Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
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 & Disability Insurance
Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
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. If you enjoy connecting funding opportunities to meaningful community impact, we welcome your application.
Primary 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