Nonprofit
Published 4/3/26 8:36AM

Grant Writer

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Contract / Freelance
    Start Date:
    May 18, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    May 1, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Managerial
    Salary:
    USD $60,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Immigrants or Refugees, Policy, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Environment & Sustainability, Housing & Homelessness

    Description

    We are seeking a Grant Writer to join our development team. This role is responsible for researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding from foundations, corporations, and religious congregations. This role works closely with the Executive Director and the Development Director to develop compelling proposals that align with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

    You could be our next Grant Writer if you have:

    • 2+ years of grant writing experience (nonprofit experience preferred)
    • Demonstrated success securing grants from foundations, corporations, or other entities
    • Exceptional research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
    • Experience developing program budgets in collaboration with development and finance staff
    • Experience with nonprofit CRM systems such as Blackbaud, Raiser’s Edge, or Salesforce

    What you'll be doing:

    • Research and identify new grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and religious congregations
    • Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and concept papers
    • Develop clear, persuasive narratives that communicate the organization’s mission, programs, impact, and funding needs
    • Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather data, budgets, and supporting documentation
    • Manage a grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
    • Prepare interim and final grant reports to funders
    • Maintain accurate records of submissions, awards, and communications in donor databases

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    820 First Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002, United States
    Suite 350

    How to Apply

    What it’s like working at NETWORK:

    NETWORK is open to all who share our values. Staff and members are people from a variety of religious and nonreligious backgrounds. NETWORK values work-life balance and strives to be a supportive workplace environment.

    How to apply:

    Cover letter: 2-3 paragraphs in an email (not attached but written in the body of the email) telling us why you’re interested in this position, how you are qualified, why you want to be a part of the NETWORK team, and how you found us. Give us a sense of the level of responsibility, complexity, and creativity of the work in which you have engaged.

    Resume: Attach a resume.

    Email: Send materials to Chief of Staff, Sister Erin Zubal, OSU at employment@networklobby.org. Please include “Grant Writer” in the subject line.

    Timing: This position will stay open as long as needed — until we find the right candidate. We will be screening candidates on a rolling basis so please apply promptly.

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