Grant Researcher & Grant Writer for Foundation and Program Funding
Overview:
We are a mission-driven foundation seeking an experienced grant researcher and grant writer to support both organizational capacity building and operating funding, as well as program-specific grants.
This role focuses on identifying well-aligned funding opportunities and preparing thoughtful, high-quality applications that match the scale, readiness, and goals of the organization and its programs.
Scope of Work:
Responsibilities may include:
Researching grants, foundations, and funding opportunities aligned with:
Capacity building and operating support
Program and project-based funding
Community development, conservation, livelihoods, and social impact work
Evaluating grant fit, competitiveness, and requirements
Creating and maintaining a prioritized grant pipeline with deadlines
Drafting, adapting, and submitting grant applications
Tailoring proposals to different funder priorities while maintaining consistency
Coordinating with internal stakeholders to collect budgets, narratives, and supporting documentation
Tracking submissions, reporting requirements, and outcomes
What We’re Looking For:
Demonstrated experience researching and securing grants for foundations, nonprofits, or social impact initiatives
Strong writing skills with the ability to clearly articulate mission, impact, and need
Experience with capacity-building, operating, and/or programmatic grants
Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to work independently
Practical, strategic approach to grant selection (quality over quantity)
Nice to Have:
Experience with international or community-based programs
Familiarity with environmental, conservation, agriculture, or livelihoods funding
Comfort working across multiple funding types simultaneously
Project Structure:
Initial contract focused on grant research and pipeline development
Follow-on work for writing and submitting selected applications
Opportunity for ongoing work based on performance and fit
To Apply:
Please include:
A brief summary of your grant experience
Examples of grants you’ve researched or written (general descriptions are fine)
Your approach to identifying high-fit funding opportunities
Any relevant sector experience
If you are thoughtful about funder alignment, realistic about odds, and focused on building sustainable funding pipelines, we’d love to hear from you.
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