Grant Writer

About TKH

Established in 2014, TKH has provided high-tech training to thousands of students from underserved communities across the country. What began as a humble initiative in the South Bronx has blossomed into a national organization delivering programs in Newark, Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. Our mission is to build a diverse tech workforce by uplifting individuals from the most underestimated and underserved communities. We envision a future where all communities have equal access to employment opportunities in tech across all sectors. The TKH model offers in-demand tech skills training, coupled with comprehensive wraparound services to support each Fellow's journey to career success.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-directed, and engaged Part-Time Grant Writer to join our Development team at The Knowledge House (TKH). This role serves as the primary writer for grant proposals and reports, managing submissions, prospect research, and deadlines with precision and clarity. Success in this role requires staying informed about TKH’s programs and priorities in order to translate program and organizational information into clear, compelling grant narratives, in alignment with direction set by development leadership

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of developing persuasive narratives and thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role requires active participation in internal meetings and cross-functional collaboration with program, development, finance, and executive team members. The Grant Writer will report to the Senior Director of Development and External Affairs and work closely with the Development Manager on day-to-day execution.

Grant Writing, Submissions & Reporting (70%)

• Serve as the primary writer responsible for drafting, editing, and submitting high-quality grant proposals, LOIs, and reports in alignment with funder requirements and TKH’s goals.
• Collaborate with program, finance, and development teams to gather necessary data, stories, and budget details.
• Work with the Development Manager and Finance team to incorporate approved budgets and budget narratives into grant submissions
• Maintain organized records of submissions and reporting schedules.
• Ensure all materials are tailored, timely, and aligned with TKH’s evolving strategy and funder expectations.

Knowledge Management & Cross-Team Collaboration (20%)

• Maintain and update a library of core narratives, templates, and attachments to support efficient and consistent proposal development.
• Work closely with the Development Manager to manage a high-volume grants calendar and ensure deadlines are met; assist in tracking key milestones in Salesforce and Asana.
• Provide weekly status updates to the development team, flagging any challenges or support needs.
• Participate in relevant internal meetings as needed to support proposal development.
• Work one day per week onsite in TKH’s Bronx office and be available during US East Coast business hours.

Prospect Research (10%)

• Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify institutional funders aligned with TKH’s mission.

Qualifications

Experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in grant writing and prospect research, ideally in a nonprofit or social impact organization.
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive, and customized proposals and reports under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with grant budgets and budget narratives in collaboration with finance and development staff.
• Experience working with CRMs and project management tools (Salesforce, Asana preferred).
• Familiarity with workforce development, education, or tech equity is a plus.

Skills and Approach

• Must be available to work US Eastern Time hours, with in-person presence at our Bronx office one day per week.
• Highly organized, independent, and resourceful—able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Compensation and Benefits

• $25-30/hour
• 20-25 hours/week
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 10 days of sick time per year
• Flexibility in working hours depending on team needs

Hybrid Work at TKH

All full-time staff are expected to come into a TKH office or the field (community and industry events, including conferences or travel for work) 1-2 days per week, and the Leadership Team will be encouraged to come into a TKH office at least two times per week. There will be one consistent team day a week that will vary by team. Please note that there are some roles that may require being on-site more based on the job responsibilities.

In addition to the 1 team day, there will be weeks when the expectation is 2 days/week based on required meetings. These may include all staff meetings, department stepbacks, professional development, retreats, events, or other purposeful reasons, as requested by your supervisor or team lead.