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.
