Grant Writer

Job Summary

Working remotely on a contract basis, the part-time Grant Writer will manage grant writing, proposal development, and prospect research to drive fundraising efforts and maintain a robust grants pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research and manage a live grants pipeline to identify funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and supporting documentation while engaging internal stakeholders for necessary data
• Track deadlines and maintain a submission calendar to ensure timely follow-through and reporting on awarded grants

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of successful grant writing experience, including ownership of grant projects and budget development
• Strong grant prospect research skills and familiarity with funding databases
• Experience with CRM and project management systems, such as Hubspot and Asana
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills to create compelling narratives for funders
• Background in mission-driven or nonprofit organizations with a deep understanding of Africa and its communities