Grant and Sponsorship Writer

Role Description

This is a 1099 Contractor position. Paid for completed work and MUST be able to operate individually with little guidance. MUST be able to develop budgets from scratch and complete all required documents with little to no oversight. We are looking for a self-sufficient up and coming development expert looking to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, federal/state/local government agencies, and other funders aligned with youth development, sports, education, equity, and community impact.
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, narratives, and supporting materials that clearly articulate our 360 approach, measurable outcomes, and community impact.
• Create professional sponsorship decks, pitch materials, and partnership proposals for corporate sponsors, event partners, and brands in sports/entertainment.
• Manage the full grant lifecycle: tracking deadlines, submitting applications, reporting requirements, and maintaining funder relationships.
• Collaborate with program staff, coaches, and leadership to gather stories, data, outcomes, and impact metrics (e.g., youth served, camps delivered, states reached).
• Support fundraising events and experiential marketing campaigns in coordination with TRUE Entertainment.
• Maintain a grants/sponsorships calendar, pipeline reports, and CRM/database of prospects and funders.
• Stay current on trends in youth sports funding, equity initiatives, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years preferred) in grant writing and/or corporate sponsorship development, ideally in youth development, education, sports, or nonprofit sectors.
• Strong portfolio of successful grant proposals and funded sponsorships (samples welcomed).
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate program impact into compelling narratives.
• Familiarity with 501(c)(3) compliance, budget development, and outcome measurement.
• Passion for youth empowerment, sports as a development tool, and community building.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with sports/entertainment events or Veteran-owned initiatives is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact on thousands of young people annually.
• Collaborative environment across interconnected organizations focused on creativity, excellence, and “Your Vision, Our Mission.”
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Flexible/remote-friendly work with growth potential as we expand camps and chapters nationwide.