Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Grant Writer and make a tangible impact in Portland's vibrant nonprofit sector. We offer weekly pay to ensure financial stability while you secure vital funding for community initiatives. This contract position combines your grant expertise with flexible remote work options, allowing you to craft compelling proposals that drive measurable change.
As a key member of our funding strategy team, you'll collaborate with passionate program directors to align grant opportunities with organizational goals. We provide comprehensive onboarding, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative environment where your storytelling skills directly transform communities.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with organizational mission and programs
- Develop compelling grant proposals, budgets, and reports for diverse funders
- Cultivate relationships with program staff to gather necessary program data and impact metrics
- Manage grant application pipeline and ensure timely submission compliance
- Track grant outcomes and prepare impact reports for funders
- Stay current on funding trends, regulations, and best practices in grant writing
Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional grant writing experience with proven track record of securing funding
- Portfolio demonstrating successful grant applications (>$500,000 secured)
- Bachelor's degree in related field (Communications, Nonprofit Management, etc.)
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with attention to detail
- Proficiency with grant databases (e.g., Instrumentl, Candid) and CRM systems
- Experience working with Portland-based nonprofits preferred
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment