Contract Grant Writer
$50 per hourUpwell Fundraising Advisory
Upwell Fundraising Advisory | Remote | Part-Time | Independent Contractor Upwell Fundraising Advisory partners with nonprofit leaders to strengthen strategy, structure, and fundraising capacity, so organizations can grow with clarity, confidence, and lasting impact. We work with a focused portfolio of clients and bring a high standard of quality, responsiveness, and collaboration to everything we do.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Upwell Fundraising Advisory is seeking an experienced contract grant writer to provide part-time, ongoing support for a select portfolio of nonprofit clients. The contract grant writer will work collaboratively with Upwell's team to develop compelling, accurate, and funder-aligned grant proposals. Assignments may include foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities across a range of nonprofit issue areas. This is an independent contractor position with flexible, remote work and hours that vary based on the grant calendar and client pipeline.RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft, edit, and review letters of inquiry, grant proposals, concept papers, and related application materials Review prospective funding opportunities for fit within the client portfolio Analyze funder guidelines and tailor applications to funder priorities and requirements Gather and synthesize information from client materials, data, and other sources Develop clear program narratives, goals, outcomes, timelines, and evaluation plans Coordinate with Upwell staff to meet application deadlines Incorporate feedback and revise drafts efficiently and accurately Maintain consistency, accuracy, and a strong client voice across all submissions Assist with grant reports and other writing projects as needed Participate in occasional virtual meetings with the Upwell team as neededQUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience writing grants for nonprofit organizations Experience with foundation and corporate grant applications preferred Experience with local, state, or federal government grant applications a plus Exceptional writing, editing, research, and organizational skills Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex program information into clear and persuasive narratives across varying organizational missions High attention to detail and responsiveness to feedback Comfortable working independently in a remote, client-service environmentCONTRACT DETAILS
Position Type Schedule Part-time, flexible, remote Hours Variable based on grant calendar and project pipeline Compensation $50/hour Upwell Fundraising Advisory is committed to working with professionals from a range of backgrounds and experience levels and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Upwell Fundraising AdvisoryVacancy posted 2 days ago
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