Help expand access to education through grant writing and funding development.
We are seeking a Grant Writer to help identify and secure funding that will allow organizations to expand their programs, reach more communities, and increase access to high-quality education.
This is not simply a writing position. We are looking for someone who can research funding opportunities, identify strong funder matches, develop a grant pipeline, and write compelling proposals that communicate educational and community impact.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Grant Research & Prospect Development
Research local, regional, state, and national grant opportunities in education and community programming. Identify foundations, corporations, government agencies, and organizations whose funding priorities align with the mission. Develop and maintain a prioritized grant prospect database and funding calendar. Evaluate opportunities and recommend which grants to pursue.
Grant Writing
Write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, and funding requests. Develop compelling narratives that communicate the organization’s mission and measurable impact. Work closely with leadership to gather program information, budgets, outcomes, statistics, testimonials, and supporting materials. Customize proposals to individual funders rather than relying on generic applications. Assist with grant budgets and supporting documentation.
Funding Strategy
Help develop a diversified, long-term funding strategy. Identify new foundation, corporate, government, and community funding opportunities. Research sponsorship opportunities that complement programs. Track submissions, deadlines, decisions, and follow-up. Assist with grant reports and funder stewardship. Help build a sustainable pipeline of prospective funders.
Skills/background needed: Demonstrated experience writing successful grant proposals, strong research and writing skills, excellent organizational abilities, ability to independently identify appropriate funding opportunities, experience developing grant budgets, ability to translate programming into measurable outcomes, comfort working independently and collaborating closely with nonprofit leadership.
Especially valuable experience: Arts education, K–12 or higher education, youth development, school partnerships, government grants, or corporate giving.
Contract length: Project-based, consulting arrangement, or part-time.
Hours: Approximately 5–10 hours per week, with flexibility around grant deadlines.
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Location: Fully remote.
What success looks like: In the first several months, you will develop a clearly organized grant prospect pipeline, create a prioritized list of funders aligned with organizational programs, build a comprehensive grant calendar, write strong customized grant proposals, and identify new foundation and corporate prospects to fund and expand educational programming.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.