Contract Grant Writer

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 needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 environment

CONTRACT DETAILS

Position Type

Independent Contractor

Schedule

Part-time, flexible, remote

Hours

Variable based on grant calendar and project pipeline

Compensation

$50/hour

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit the following to laura@upwellfundraising.com

1. Résumé

2. Brief statement of interest describing your experience with nonprofit, foundation, corporate, and/or government grant writing

3. Two grant writing samples

We review applications on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Upwell Fundraising Advisory is committed to working with professionals from a range of backgrounds and experience levels and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

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