Contractual Grant Writer (Remote, Part-Time)

Position Description:

TWW is recruiting part-time contractual grant writers to support our nonprofit clients. Candidates must have professional grant writing experience and be open to working on projects that support a variety of missions and causes. Compensation is outcomes based. The specific compensation rate is based on experience, location, and industry certifications. The Grant Writer is a remote, 1099 independent contractor role.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of past experience successfully navigating the grant application process for nonprofits, including successfully researching, writing, and submitting grants to a variety of funders, including private foundations, community foundations, and government agencies.
• An effective communicator with excellent writing and editing skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and communication skills.
• Comfortability contacting foundations and grant managers to discuss their processes and assess if a client’s proposed activities are a good fit for the funder’s goals and interests.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience managing the grant writing process from start to finish is preferred.
• Degree in Communications, Non-Profit Management, Social Work or a related field; professional degree preferred.
• Remote work experience is preferred but not required.

Our grant writers work 100% remotely and control their own schedule. You will be responsible for producing all agreed upon written deliverables (LOI, grant proposal, reports, and concept papers) by agreed upon deadlines.

Equipment Requirements:

• Computer with Windows 8.1 or higher
• Laser Printer/Scanner
• Full version of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (2013 or higher)
• High-speed internet connectivity

Application Process:

A complete application will include the following items scanned into a single PDF document and submitted via an email with the subject “Grant Writer” to the Consulting Administrator at ksmith@thewordwomanllc.com .

• Cover letter which speaks to your experience and how you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Resume
• Two writing samples (grant applications you independently wrote (excerpts or redacted narrative is acceptable.)
• Three professional references.

Interviews will be conducted remotely via Zoom. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Our grant writers work 100% remotely and control their own schedule in producing the agreed upon outcomes each month.

Read/Write/Communicate in the English language.