Grant Writer

Job Description

Volunteer Grant Writer | 3-Month Opportunity\n

Organization: Why Are You Running (WAYR)

Location: Remote / Salt Lake City, Utah

Duration: 3 Months

Compensation: Volunteer (Unpaid)

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Why Are You Running is a Utah-based nonprofit founded in 2023. We work to address social isolation by creating spaces where the diaspora can experience joy, connection, and belonging.

We empower community leaders with resources, partnerships, and support to bring people together across Utah.

We're looking for a passionate Grant Writer to help us secure funding that brings our mission to life.

Over three months, you'll help identify funding opportunities, write compelling proposals, and connect with organizations that believe in the power of community.

Send us a message on LinkedIn with a brief introduction, your grant-writing experience, and why our mission matters to you.

Objective 1: Identify funding opportunities

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• Identify 20 grants aligned with our mission.
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• Prioritize 10 promising opportunities and develop a grant calendar.
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Objective 2: Help secure funding

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• Submit at least 8 competitive grant applications.
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• Work toward securing at least one grant award or funding commitment.
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• Connect with 5 potential funding partners.
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Objective 3: Build a sustainable funding foundation

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• Develop reusable grant proposals and organizational narratives.
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• Create a system to track applications, deadlines, and outcomes.
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• Meaningful Impact: Help create welcoming spaces that address social isolation and strengthen communities.
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• Leadership Experience: Take ownership of grant development for a growing nonprofit.
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• Professional Growth: Build your portfolio through real grant applications and fundraising experience.
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• Networking: Connect with nonprofit leaders, funders, and community organizations across Utah.
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• Recognition: Receive a professional reference and LinkedIn recommendation based on your contributions.
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• Flexibility: Work remotely on a schedule that accommodates your commitments.
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Someone with strong writing and research skills, experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising, and a genuine passion for social change.

Experience successfully securing grants is preferred.

Your skills can help turn community ideas into real opportunities for connection and belonging. Together, we can help more people across Utah feel seen, supported, and at home.