Grant Writer Contract Position

Position Overview

EcoRise seeks a self-motivated, highly organized, adaptable, and experienced Grant Writer to lead grant research, writing, and proposal development for foundation, corporate, and community funders, including LOIs, concept notes, and proposals. This role will help identify and secure national and place-based funding for the organization's core programs, with a strong focus on our work in New York, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research to identify funding opportunities that would advance place-based impact in established regions (New York, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Washington, DC).
• Establish prospect lists for each region, identify key program officers for organizational outreach, and leverage rubrics to evaluate and make recommendations for prioritization.
• Research national funding opportunities that would support program expansion, foster powerful collaboratives, and advance the organization's movement-building priorities.
• Use grant management platforms such as Instrumentl and Candid to identify grant opportunities and track prospect lists in Salesforce.
• Develop and author compelling letters of interest, concept notes, and proposals, working with Senior Director of Development to gather relevant inputs and necessary data.
• Ensure that all submissions from EcoRise meet funder criteria and comply with parameters and detailed requirements for each funding opportunity.
• Use project management tools such as Trello, Dropbox, and Salesforce for the different phases of proposal creation, including writing, team review and approval, submission, transmittal, and organization.
• Use AI tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of research, drafting, and reporting, applying professional judgment to review and refine all outputs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, with a demonstrated track record of securing foundation and corporate grants of $100,000 or more.
• Experience fundraising in one or more of EcoRise’s core regions (New York, Texas, Oklahoma, California, or Washington, DC) preferred.
• Comfort using AI tools to support grant writing, paired with sufficient grant writing or program experience to guide AI effectively, review outputs critically, and ensure accuracy and authentic voice.
• Experience writing grants, corporate proposals, and other relevant materials for different stakeholder audiences, with attention to the philanthropic interests and priorities of each audience.
• Familiarity with the components of successful grant writing, such as nonprofit budgets, board and governance structures, and program evaluation.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully execute multiple, simultaneous projects on time with high-quality results.
• Self-driven personality with effective project management skills.
• Attentive to detail with keen aptitude for organization.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and Salesforce.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and give and receive feedback.
• Committed to, knowledgeable of, and enthusiastic about the EcoRise mission and programs; familiarity with sustainability and public K–12 education systems.

Timeline and Compensation

This is a contract position running approximately July 13, 2026 through January 15, 2027, at an estimated 15–20 hours per week. Hourly rate is $40-$75/hr., commensurate with experience.

Contact Information

To apply, please complete the application form at https://forms.gle/huF8KyKjPpuJHMvp9.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

Company Information

• Compensation: $40.00 - $75.00 per hour
• Flexible Schedule
• Remote Work
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Green Living Stipends
• Frequent Travel Opportunities