Grant Writer (Volunteer) — LoopRoots Foundation

About LoopRoots Foundation

LoopRoots Foundation is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to empowering families and rebuilding futures for those impacted by incarceration and systemic barriers. Through our ecosystem of programs — each designed to address a key part of family stability and reentry — we create holistic, sustainable impact:

• Loop Works – Workforce development & job placement
• Loop Financial Literacy – Money management, banking, and credit repair
• Loop Housing – Affordable housing, rental stability, and first-time homebuyer support
• Loop Entrepreneurs – Micro-enterprise and small-business mentorship
• Loop Legal – Legal aid, record expungement & advocacy
• Loop Youth – After-school programs, sports, arts & youth mentorship
• Loop Health – Mental health, wellness, and community health access

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities across foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Write, edit, and submit compelling letters of inquiry (LOIs), proposals, and reports.
• Collaborate with program directors to develop accurate budgets and data-driven narratives.
• Maintain an organized grants pipeline and reporting calendar in Zoho Projects.
• Support post-award tracking and outcome reporting for funded programs.
• Help build our grants database and reusable templates to scale future applications.

Qualifications

• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to connect program goals with measurable impact outcomes.
• Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or grant writing (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently in a collaborative remote environment (via Zoho and Slack).

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience writing and managing grants for a national nonprofit.
• Close collaboration with leadership on strategic funding initiatives.
• Lets of letters of recommendation and professional references upon completion.
• The opportunity to help families and communities rebuild their futures.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A short introduction about your interest in LoopRoots Foundation
• A resume and, if available, a short writing or grant sample

Apply via email: Info@looproots.org

Learn more: looproots.org