(June 26, 2025)
Community Development Director / Grant Writer Position
Compass House, in Medford, is seeking a unique person for our growing nonprofit that assists adults with persistent mental health conditions in their mental health recovery. This position is for IMMEDIATE HIRE.
Compass House, is a community focused on rebuilding lives and hope through purposeful opportunities for adults with mental health disorders. Everything we do in the clubhouse is designed to assist our members in creating positive life changes to improve their emotional, mental, and physical health. We believe every individual has the right to lead a meaningful life filled with opportunities for growth, contribution, and social connection. This vision reflects our unwavering commitment to improving the well-being and overall quality of life for individuals facing severe and persistent mental health challenges in Jackson and Josephine Counties.
Our welcoming and inclusive model is proven to help members build a strong baseline for reintegration into work or society while providing the support and acceptance for members to begin the healing process – mentally and physically. This evidence-based, recovery-focused, holistic approach to behavioral health provides tools and strategies to facilitate recovery, while engagement in the clubhouse brings essential social connectivity which, for some members, is frequently the difference between self-harming and thriving.
This full-time position will work in partnership with other staff, encourage active engagement of members in the daily operation of the clubhouse, and handle job responsibilities as listed below.
Job Overview: The Community Development Director/Grant Writer plays a crucial role in our organization and will focus on researching, finding, and securing multiple grants throughout the year, maintaining and reporting on all grants - ensuring compliance with grant requirements, creating and supporting relationships with community donors, foundations, and partners, and work with our Executive Director and Board of Directors to create and plan fundraisers throughout the year.
Key Responsibilities:
Grants
- Understand our current grantors priorities, funding focuses, and requirements, by reviewing their websites and portals and reading our past grant applications.
- Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of current and prospective grants and submission deadlines.
- Write compelling grant proposals and applications tailored to the specific requirements of each funding opportunity.
- Collaborate with relevant staff to gather necessary information and supporting documents for grant submissions.
- Ensure timely submission of all grant applications.
- Maintain accurate records of all grant activities, including proposals submitted, grants awarded, and funds received.
- Prepare and submit all required grant reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and deadlines.
- Track grant spending and ensure funds are used in accordance with grant agreements.
- Work closely with our Executive Director and Board to align grant writing efforts with budget goals, fundraising goals, and strategic priorities.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with funders and stakeholders.
- Enlist members’ help in researching, brainstorming, writing, and proofreading grants.
Fundraising
- Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve our annual fundraising goal.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of current and prospective donors and past fundraiser attendees.
- Participate in fundraising initiatives and events.
- Enlist members’ help in researching, brainstorming, and planning fundraising and community donor events.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in grant writing and fundraising, preferably in the non-profit sector.
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Current QuickBooks experience strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple grant applications simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record are required.
- Background check is required prior to hire.
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- This position may require occasional evening and weekend work to meet grant deadlines or attend events.
- Able to process complex verbal and written instructions.
- Able to utilize phone, computer, email systems and other office equipment.
- Ability to stand, sit, or talk for up to eight hours a day.
Benefits:
- Starting Salary $55,000 (negotiable, depending upon experience)
- Annual COLA and anniversary merit increases
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for professional development
- Working in a fun, supportive, diversified, and compassionate, environment
Job Type: Full-time
Experience level: Minimum 2 years successful grant writing and fundraising experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm with occasional after-hours events
Location: 37 N Ivy Street, Medford OR 97501. Phone: 541-973-2840.
To learn more about Clubhouses and how we help adults living with a mental health condition, please go to: https://clubhouse-intl.org/what-we-do/what-clubhouses-do/.
Please email resume and cover letter to: WilsonAM@jacksoncountyor.gov & elizabeth@pathfinderclubhouse.org