Remote Grant Writer wanted | $50 per hour

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: LIGHTHOUSE FOUNDATION

Deadline: 2 January 2024

GRANT WRITER

$50/hour, up to 25 hours/week

Fully Remote, 6-Month Contract

THE ROLE

The Contract Grant Writer will report to the Executive Director and execute grant prospecting, writing, management, and tracking duties. This role starts as a contract position with the option to extend after six months. This role is perfect for a seasoned grant writer wanting to invest in a thriving organization at a point of inflection where rapid expansion is possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants (75%)

• Researches and writes grants
• Conceptualizes, authors, and submits grant reports
• Identifies funding opportunities and new program areas to match organizational priorities using research tools
• Prospects new funding partners and funding opportunities

General (25%)

• Work with the Senior Manager of Operations in maintaining and refining systems for planning and progress monitoring of development activities
• Assist with updating development databases (in Google Sheets) that incorporate event sponsorship and grants
• Aids the Senior Manager of Operations in grant submission

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with Google Docs and Google Sheets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of communication principles and practices
• Attention to detail, project management skills, and being highly organized
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through with minimal direction
• Interest and desire to learn how to become an impactful development professional
• Flexibility in varied job assignments
• Familiarity with social justice, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ communities
• An understanding of and belief in the mission of Lighthouse Foundation
• 5+ years of grant writing experience
• 5+ years of experience in a nonprofit setting

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Experience with project management software like Monday or Asana
• Experience with donor management software
• An upbeat, positive attitude and a good sense of humor are a plus

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter for this position to admin@lightfoundchi.org. The deadline to apply is January 2nd, with special consideration given to applicants that apply sooner. BIPOC and/or LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply.

CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):

Questions/applications: admin@lightfoundchi.org

Website: https://www.lightfoundchi.org

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