Remote Grant Writer (Equity-Based)

Summary

Join us in rewriting the narrative of leadership and making a lasting difference that echoes through generations. As an equity-based startup team member, you're not just joining a team; you're embarking on a journey to shape a more harmonious and sustainable world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with advanced communication skills (written and verbal)
• Self-directed and independent contributor within a team environment
• Grant writing AND grants management experience (4 years)
• Strong research capacity, able to identify and prioritize potential funding opportunities
• Detailed knowledge of the grant development process, fundraising practices, budget development and grant/contract lifecycles
• Successful record of securing major grants/contracts with certifiable references

Responsibilities

• Meets regularly with team members to discuss funding needs and opportunities
• Researches and identifies potential government, corporate, foundation, and private funding prospects that align with SOULCHI’s priorities
• Develops and maintains a master file of prospective funders and grant opportunities
• Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write, and submit Letters of Inquiry, concept papers, grant, and proposals
• Consistent with SOULCHI’s policies and procedures, generates high-quality proposals, narratives, applications and supporting documents in response to solicitations, thoroughly addressing the funding entity’s requirements and guidelines
• Develops and maintains a master file of pending grants and contracts
• Coordinates and follows-up regarding the status of submitted proposals
• Remains up to date regarding current issues (internal and external) that may impact existing grants or funding proposals
• Communicates opportunities or challenges to immediate supervisor regarding awarded grants or funding submissions that may require presentation to SOULCHI leadership
• Maintains confidentiality regarding information accessed during the completion of duties

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience serving as a Team Lead within a recent grant development and grants management initiative

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours for the Grant Writer role, with the opportunity to work anywhere between 15 to 40 hours per week