Grants & Impact Specialist

Job summary

Develop, write, and manage grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding, while ensuring compliance with government and foundation agreements. Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories, and strengthen how DEWC measures and communicates its impact to funders and the community.

Job details

Grants & Impact Specialist About DEWC The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (DEWC) exists to support and empower women and children, living in extreme poverty in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, who are particularly vulnerable to violence, exploitation, injustice and injury. Through low barrier Drop-In Centers and Emergency Shelters, DEWC provides basic need services, programs, and specialized supports to over 1000 women and children daily to help them survive the conditions that surround them. See website (www.dewc.ca [http://www.dewc.ca]) for details on our mission and mandate as well as programs and services. The Opportunity The Grants & Impact Specialist is responsible for developing, writing, and managing grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding base. This role ensures compliance with all government and foundation funding agreements, and strengthens DEWC’s ability to measure, communicate, and demonstrate impact to funders and the broader community. Reporting to the Director of Fund Development & Communications, the Specialist works collaboratively with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories that illustrate the transformative work of DEWC. She will work from a feminist perspective and within an anti-oppression framework. About You * Must have at least 3 years fund development experience including grant & report writing. * You are knowledgeable of non-profit financial and account operations including budget creation. * You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre. You are knowledgeable of the issues impacting women in the DTES, including gender-based violence, mental health, homelessness, and addictions. * You have excellent administrative skills, * You have efficient organizational skills including record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities. Benefits of Joining the DEWC Team Healthcare: Extended health & dental coverage including vision; prescription medications; alternative therapies; EAP; life insurance; and long-term disability. Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation in the 1st year, 4 weeks after 1 year; 13 paid statutory holidays; 12 paid sick days annually; and access to time off to handle family or personal situations. For your Retirement: Enrolled in the Municipal Pension Plan with a matching contribution from DEWC. Other perks: Compressed work schedule; employee loan program; regular staff development days; and DEWC employees are considered first for any open positions. POSITION DETAILS: * Temporary– Full-time, 9-day fortnight schedule * Excluded position - Salary - $71,034.60 - $79,224.60 depending on experience * Posting Closing Date: October 14th , 2026 Start Date: ASAP For full job description visit: https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/ [https://dewc.ca/get-involved/careers/] Indigenous women and women of colour are strongly encouraged to apply / Additional languages spoken an asset. **While we thank all applicants for their interests, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**

What you’ll do

Develop, write, and manage grant proposals, contracts, and reports to sustain and expand DEWC’s funding, while ensuring compliance with government and foundation agreements. Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, outcomes, and stories, and strengthen how DEWC measures and communicates its impact to funders and the community.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of fund development experience, including grant and report writing, and knowledge of nonprofit financial operations and budget creation. Candidates should have strong administrative, organizational, record-keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving skills, and be knowledgeable about issues affecting women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Benefits

• Extended Health Insurance
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Prescription Medication Coverage
• Alternative Therapies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Statutory Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Municipal Pension Plan With Employer Matching Contributions
• Compressed Work Schedule
• Employee Loan Program
• Staff Development Days
• Internal Job Opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Grant Writing
• Report Writing
• Fund Development
• Grant Proposal Management
• Contract Management
• Funding Agreement Compliance
• Impact Measurement
• Impact Communication
• Nonprofit Financial Operations
• Budget Creation
• Data Collection
• Administrative Skills
• Organization
• Record Keeping
• Scheduling
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Time Off Management
• Administrative Functions
• Alternative Therapies
• Mental Health
• Communication
• Training And Development
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Problem Solving
• Loans
• Medical Prescription
• Operations

Job areas

• Social Services
• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative
• Grants Specialist
• Fundraising / Development Specialist
• Public Relations Professionals
• Fundraisers

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