Small nonprofit consulting group seeks talented grant writer on a freelance, consistent basis. This is a remote, freelance position, but you must be based in the U.S.
ABOUT US
The Sharper Group manages foundation and corporate grantseeking programs for a portfolio of 10-14 clients at a time, and about 65-80 total deadlines per month, with a primary but not exclusive focus in youth-centric initiatives. It’s a casual environment, but everyone works hard to maintain the impeccable quality of product that we are known for.
Our distributed team includes a project manager, other grant writers, assistant grant writer, and researchers. We all work within a highly organized system that makes processes clear and efficient. Because of this, we rarely if ever have meetings. (Hooray!) We all have our strengths and love to learn from each other. Egos never get in the way of changing tack or doing things differently when the result is a better product. We love creativity and fresh takes to shake things up when they start to feel stale.
ABOUT YOU
By far the most critical aspect we are seeking is skill with argumentation—a critical eye that understands where evidence is needed, how an idea would be most compellingly articulated, how to build a clear, logical flow of information, etc. Of no less importance is having a neurotic-level attention to detail.
Ideally, we are looking for a consistent, long-term relationship (sounds like dating, doesn’t it?) with someone who wants to work collaboratively with a team. Our current team have all been with SG for a number of years, and we are intentional about growing at the right times and with the right people.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Independently preparing LOIs, proposals, and reports for a variety of clients, utilizing a clear, organized in-house content management system to do so
Required Qualifications
- Comfort working in a remote environment without thousands of meetings, calls, and emails
- Track record of building clear, logical, fully supported arguments
- Available at least 15-20 hours per week (ranging up to 30 or more if so desired), at least some of which is during business hours for collaborative, back-and-forth communication via Slack and ClickUp
- Strong writing skills and ability to strike different tones for different clients–including the ability to provide a funder the opportunity to make an emotional connection to the cause without serving it up Sarah McLaughlin style
- Enough familiarity with nonprofit finance to identify and interpret standard financial reports/attachments
- Unimpeachable grammar, syntax, etc. Eye for detail and meticulous ability to ensure every grant requirement is met
- Ability to take initiative to find information and solve problems independently
- Ability to follow in-house style guide
- Ability to juggle variety of projects for multiple clients at a time and proactively manage your deadlines
- Strong organizational ability, comfort with keeping track of many files at a time and navigating in-house organizational system
DESIRABLE BUT NOT REQUIRED
- Experience writing for non-direct services organizations, such as policy or advocacy groups, would be particularly beneficial. If you have this experience, please highlight it in your submission.
Tools we use:
Google Drive, Slack, ClickUp
To apply for this role, send a resume, along with a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this role and two writing samples of previous grants—deidentified is fine. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please do not submit applications via the website or LinkedIn.
Compensation range is based on experience and demonstrated command of the role. One or more of these roles may be hired.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week
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- Grant writing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote