Grant Writer & Funding Strategy Lead

Full Job Description

We are seeking a highly educated, self-directed Grant Writer & Funding Strategy Lead to independently manage the full grant-seeking process for an education-focused nonprofit.This role is responsible for researching funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant applications, managing deadlines, and tracking outcomes. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy and be trusted to own the grant pipeline from start to finish.The ideal candidate is an excellent English writer with strong research skills, experience working independently, and familiarity with nonprofit or educational funding systems. This role is well-suited for candidates with academic, education, public policy, social science, or humanities backgrounds who are comfortable managing complex written work without close supervision.Key 

Responsibilities

Research and identify relevant grant opportunities aligned with our mission

Independently write, revise, and submit grant applications

Manage grant calendars, deadlines, and submission requirements

Maintain clear records of submitted, awarded, and pending grants

Communicate funding opportunities, timelines, and outcomes clearly to leadership

Required Qualifications

Advanced writing proficiency (academic or professional level)- can be in Spanish, we can translate

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage long-term projects

Strong research and synthesis skills

Experience with grant writing, academic writing, or professional proposal writing

Job Responsibilities

Research and identify relevant grant opportunities aligned with our mission

Independently write, revise, and submit grant applications

Manage grant calendars, deadlines, and submission requirements

Maintain clear records of submitted, awarded, and pending grants

Communicate funding opportunities, timelines, and outcomes clearly to leadership

Job Requirements

Advanced writing proficiency at an academic or professional level (writing may be completed in Spanish; internal translation support is available)

Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage long-term projects with minimal supervision

Strong research, analysis, and information synthesis skills

Experience with grant writing or closely related work such as academic research, policy analysis, legal/paralegal writing, or professional proposal writing

Ability to manage deadlines, documentation, and multiple funding opportunities simultaneously

Skills Required

• Academic Writing - Intermediate
• Editing and Proofreading - Intermediate
• Research - Intermediate
• Other Project Management - Intermediate
• Writing - Intermediate

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