Overview
Grant Writer Jobs in United States at Jobgether
Title: Grant Writer
Company: Jobgether
Location: United States
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Grant Writer in the United States.
In this role, you will play a key part in securing philanthropic funding that supports mission-driven programs at the intersection of data, AI, and social impact. You will develop compelling grant narratives that translate complex technical initiatives into clear, persuasive funding cases tailored to diverse philanthropic audiences. Working remotely with a collaborative and impact-focused team, you will help build and expand a sustainable funding pipeline for high-value programs. The role combines strategic research, storytelling, and hands-on proposal development, with direct influence on organizational growth and program delivery. You will engage closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and alignment across budgets, impact metrics, and program design. This is a highly autonomous contract role suited for a strong writer who thrives in fast-moving, purpose-driven environments.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing grant writing and fundraising support activities that directly contribute to organizational funding success:
- Research and identify philanthropic funding opportunities aligned with organizational mission and strategic priorities
- Build and manage a pipeline of potential funders, including foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making organizations
- Draft, edit, and finalize high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting documentation
- Translate complex programmatic, technical, and AI/data science concepts into clear and compelling narratives for funders
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather accurate program, budget, and impact data for submissions
- Manage multiple proposal timelines and ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
- Contribute to fundraising strategy by supporting the development of donor-facing materials and collateral when needed
Requirements
You bring strong experience in grant writing and a proven ability to secure funding in competitive philanthropic environments:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in grant writing, ideally within nonprofit, social impact, or technology sectors
- Proven track record of securing significant grants, including multi-year awards and funding of $500K+
- Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
- Experience writing successful proposals for philanthropic foundations, corporate funders, or competitive RFPs
- Ability to translate AI, data science, or civic technology topics into accessible narratives for diverse audiences
- Strong research skills and ability to identify and evaluate funding opportunities
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities independently
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience ($60-$72/hr DOE)
- Fully remote contract opportunity
- Flexible schedule with independent workload management
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact social good and AI-for-good initiatives
- Collaborative and mission-driven working environment
- Exposure to innovative projects at the intersection of data, AI, and public benefit
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and funding needs
How Jobgether Works
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
