Grant Writer

We are seeking a contractor grant writer to support our grant-seeking efforts including the following: Researching and evaluating corporate, community, and private foundation grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission. Developing a comprehensive list of funding opportunities and building a pipeline of grants, including funders focused on gender justice, violence prevention, and general operating support. Creating and managing a grants calendar and work plan by creating timelines, tracking key deadlines and deliverables to ensure complete and timely submissions. Drafting compelling grant narratives and proposals that accurately describe the organization’s work and align with the funder's priorities, expectations, and grant requirements. Serving as project manager to coordinate the collection of application materials, project metrics, and milestones for all agreed-upon grants. Collaborating with the organization’s point of contact to review narrative drafts and revise proposals and reports in alignment with funder requirements and submission standards. Creating a grant narrative repository including organizational standard narrative templates, program summaries, and one-pagers. Serving as a grant strategist, providing expertise in the gender and racial justice movement funding landscape and staying informed on emerging issues in this evolving political climate. Supporting funder cultivation and outreach, including reviewing funder outreach materials, talking points, and pitch briefings. Providing coaching on funder cultivation strategies, content framing, and pitching for philanthropic positioning. Guiding staff to integrate light fundraising responsibilities, spreading ownership across the team. Facilitating bi-weekly consulting sessions, offering expert guidance to boost funding outcomes, and reviewing the grant writing plan to ensure alignment with the organization’s evolving priorities.

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