Job details
Salary $40,000 - $60,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Grant writing: 3 years (preferred)
Full job description
Learn fresh
Job description: grant writer
Location: remote (us)
About learn fresh
Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, we leverage student passion points in sports and entertainment to inspire their stem and social-emotional learningOur programs are explicitly focused on achieving equitable representation across the stem pipeline for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communitiesOur flagship program, nba math hoops, is delivered to over 350,000 students across the country in partnership with over
25 professional team and league partners.
About the role
The grant writer will report to the chief development officer and will work closely with the ceo, cdo, and director of communications to research, source, and develop grant applications on behalf of learn fresh and our programs.
The grant writer will have both a creative and data-driven approach, leveraging their knowledge of foundations/granting organizations and the funding landscape to identify new opportunities for fundingThis position will also assist with other technical writing projects (i.eProgram reports, research summaries, etc.).
Responsibilities
Research, identify, analyze and recommend applicable grant funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies (local, state and federal).
Generate revenue for organization programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented grant proposals.
Work with the chief development officer, director of communications, and learn fresh board members to engage potential funding organizations and review grant proposals.
Develop and maintain relationships with contacts at funding organizations.
Responsible for preparation and timely submission of all grant reports, including mid-term, progress reports, and final reports to funders.
Manage grant databases (salesforce and instrumentl), funder research files, grant application deadlines, and reporting schedules for tracking grant information.
Assist with other technical writing projects including, but not limited to: annual program reports, research and curriculum summaries.
Skills required
3-5 years of experience in grant writing or other long-form writing with a proven track record of success.
(experience in federal and other government grant applications is preferred but not required.)
A passion for mission-driven work, a familiarity with current issues and trends in education, and an understanding of philanthropic and corporate funding landscapes in education and youth programming.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills (a clear, concise writer!), strong time management skills, and a strong sense of independence and self-motivation to complete projects in a remote setting.
Experience sourcing and tracking potential funding opportunities with prospective granting organizations, ability to develop and maintain relationships with relevant contacts.
Familiarity with google docs
Ability to think creatively while following established structures.
A good sense of humor and team-first attitude!
Salary and benefits
Salary is variable based upon experience.
Healthcare coverage is available for all employees who need it.
To apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to kaitlyn
Woodward, chief development officer.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Covid-19 considerations:
The interview process will be hosted via zoom with the option for an in person meeting dependent on location.
Experience:
Grant writing: 3 years (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
