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Published 3/9/26 3:58PM

Freelance Grantwriter

GLOW - Government Lawyers Oversight Watchdog
Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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    • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    March 16, 2026
    End Date:
    May 1, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    March 16, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Compensation:
    USD $2,500 - $5,000 / month
    This is a freelance, independent contractor role. Compensation will be structured as an hourly rate or a flat project fee, commensurate with experience.
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Education, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Media, Policy

    Description

    We are seeking an experienced Freelance Grant Writer to help us secure foundation and institutional funding. Because our work sits at the unique intersection of legal ethics, public policy, transparency, and government oversight, we need a writer who can confidently navigate and translate these themes for philanthropic audiences.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Conduct targeted prospect research to identify foundations aligned with legal advocacy, government transparency, and democratic accountability.
    • Draft, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals, Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), and grant reports.
    • Work with our leadership team to translate our ongoing database expansion and public accountability efforts into highly fundable program narratives.

    Qualifications

    • Proven track record of successfully securing grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
    • Prior experience writing for legal advocacy, social justice, government oversight, or journalism/transparency organizations is highly preferred.
    • Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape funding democracy and rule-of-law initiatives.
    • Strong ability to understand and articulate complex legal and policy concepts clearly to non-lawyer audiences.

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    Sacramento, CA, USA

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