Grant Writer

Position Description

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism, is hiring a full-time grant writer.

Reporting to the vice president of development and operations at FPF, our selected candidate will prepare grant proposals and reports describing FPF’s major projects and programs. In addition, this position will assist FPF with major donor support and prospective research. 

The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, and research skills. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized. This position is ideal for someone who has worked on the development team at another nonprofit organization(s), or an experienced journalist who is looking for a career change. 

Responsibilities

Grant Writing

• Communicate FPF’s mission and programs to potential funders in a clear and compelling manner. 
• Write proposals and reports for grant opportunities from private foundations and corporations.
• Assemble and submit all aspects of grant proposals and reports, including narratives, administrative information, budgets, and presentations.
• Review and maintain grant agreements to ensure terms, metrics, and deadlines are met in a timely manner, and provide program updates as necessary.

Major Gifts & Donor Support

• Write and produce correspondence and support materials with donors with the intent to retain or upgrade giving when possible. 
• Correspond with donors when appropriate, prepare letters of acknowledgment, and schedule and attend in-person meetings/virtual calls.  
• Conduct research for new funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, individuals, and other nongovernmental agencies.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience as a professional writer in a nonprofit organization or in the field of journalism.
• Knowledge of the grant application and writing process in a nonprofit setting. 
• Ability to write about complex topics in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Experience researching and soliciting foundations with open grant opportunities.
• Ability to manage deadlines, multiple projects, and competing priorities.
• Self-motivated; works independently and effectively in a home office or virtual environment.
• Expertise in Google Suite (Calendar, Sheets, Docs, and Drive), Microsoft Office, and Salesforce.
• A keen interest in press freedom and First Amendment rights.

Working with us

This role does not require U.S. citizenship, but you must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered. FPF does not sponsor employees for work authorization at this time, and the selected candidate will be required to submit proof of authorization.

FPF is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We warmly welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and people with disabilities.

FPF does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law.

More about FPF

In addition to a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 per year (depending on experience and location), FPF provides health, dental, and vision insurance (via Aetna) at no cost to employees; 20 days of personal time off, in addition to all federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; and a generous 401(k) program. FPF matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 4% of your gross salary.

In addition to a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 per year (depending on experience and location), FPF provides health, dental, and vision insurance (via Aetna) at no cost to employees; 20 days of personal time off, in addition to all federal holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year’s; paid parental leave; and a generous 401(k) program. FPF matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 4% of your gross salary.