Grant Writer & Development Specialist (Part-Time)

Location: Leesburg, VA (Hybrid with regular on-site presence preferred)

Schedule: Part-Time (20–24 hours/week)

Salary: $30,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About Mobile Hope

Mobile Hope exists to serve young adults (ages 18–24) experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Loudoun County. Through food, clothing, education, employment support, crisis care, and other essential services, we help young people move toward stable, independent lives.

Last year, more than 1,000 young adults came through our doors—a record for our organization. As we continue growing our programs and expanding our impact, we're seeking an experienced grant writer to help secure the funding that makes this life-changing work possible.

Position Summary

Mobile Hope is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Grant Writer & Development Specialist to help grow and diversify our funding through foundation, corporate, and government grants.

This position is much more than writing proposals. You'll become part of our team, learning our programs, building relationships with staff, and seeing firsthand the impact Mobile Hope has on the young adults we serve. We believe the strongest grant proposals are built on authentic stories, measurable outcomes, and a deep understanding of the organization's mission.

Because of this, we are looking for someone who is local to the Northern Virginia area and excited to spend regular time on our Leesburg campus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials
• Develop grant budgets in collaboration with leadership
• Manage the annual grants calendar and submission deadlines
• Prepare grant reports and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation representatives
• Partner with program staff to gather outcomes, statistics, stories, and program updates
• Help shape funding strategies for new and existing initiatives
• Maintain organized grant files and supporting documentation
• Monitor emerging funding opportunities that align with Mobile Hope's mission

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated experience writing successful nonprofit grant proposals
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to translate program outcomes into compelling funding proposals
• Passion for Mobile Hope's mission and serving vulnerable young adults

Preferred

• Three or more years of nonprofit grant writing experience
• Track record of securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants
• Experience working with youth services, homelessness, housing, behavioral health, education, or other human services organizations
• Experience working with donor databases and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices

Why Join Mobile Hope?

This is an exciting time to join Mobile Hope.

Our organization is growing, expanding services, and developing new initiatives to better support young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability. You'll play a key role in helping secure the funding that allows these programs to grow and thrive.

Unlike many grant writing positions, you'll have direct access to our programs, leadership team, staff, volunteers, and the young adults we serve. You'll witness the impact of your work firsthand and help tell the stories that inspire others to invest in our mission.

This position also has the potential to grow as Mobile Hope continues expanding its fundraising and development efforts.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll help Mobile Hope:

• Expand and diversify grant funding
• Build stronger relationships with foundations and funding partners
• Increase the number of competitive grant applications submitted
• Strengthen grant reporting and stewardship
• Support new initiatives that expand services for the young adults we serve

If you're passionate about using your writing skills to change lives and want to be part of a growing organization making a meaningful impact in our community, we'd love to hear from you.