Grant Writer

Location: Remote

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Type: Full Time, Part Time, or Contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated, organized, and experienced Grant Writer to support our organizations fundraising and grant development efforts.

This is a fully remote position, and qualified candidates may apply from any location. The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of and report directly to the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will have strong research, writing, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to identify appropriate funding opportunities, develop competitive grant proposals, manage multiple deadlines, and support the organizations long term funding strategy.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, detail oriented, and capable of managing the complete grant development process from opportunity research through submission and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Research and identify relevant grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations, community foundations, and other funding sources

- Continuously identify new funding opportunities that align with the organizations mission, programs, and strategic priorities

- Prepare high quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept papers, applications, narratives, and supporting documentation

- Work directly with the Executive Director to understand organizational priorities, funding needs, programs, impact, and future goals

- Maintain regular communication with the Executive Director regarding grant opportunities, deadlines, submissions, awards, and pending applications

- Maintain a comprehensive grant calendar and funding pipeline

- Track application deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, award periods, and funder communications

- Coordinate the collection of organizational, programmatic, financial, and operational information needed for applications

- Assist with development of program goals, objectives, measurable outcomes, timelines, and evaluation plans

- Assist with preparation of grant budgets and budget narratives

- Maintain organized records of submitted, pending, awarded, declined, and upcoming grant opportunities

- Prepare interim, progress, annual, and final grant reports as required by funders

- Ensure applications and reports are accurate, complete, professional, and submitted on time

- Help develop and maintain reusable organizational narratives, impact statements, program descriptions, organizational history, community need statements, and supporting materials

- Research demographic, healthcare, community, and other relevant data to strengthen proposals





- Monitor grant requirements and help ensure compliance with funding conditions and reporting obligations

- Support development of relationships with foundations, corporations, government agencies, community partners, and other potential funders

- Assist leadership with fundraising and development strategy as needed

- Participate in virtual meetings with leadership and team members when necessary

- Provide regular progress updates and maintain transparency regarding the status of grant activities

Qualifications

- Demonstrated professional writing and editing skills

- Previous experience with grant writing, proposal development, nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field preferred

- Strong research and analytical abilities

- Ability to identify and evaluate grant opportunities independently

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Ability to manage multiple grants, projects, and deadlines simultaneously

- Strong attention to detail

- Ability to communicate professionally with organizational leadership and external stakeholders

- Ability to work independently in a remote environment

- Ability to follow direction while also taking initiative

- Reliable internet access and ability to participate in scheduled virtual meetings

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, online grant portals, and online research tools

- Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and community based programs preferred

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

- Nonprofit organizations

- Healthcare

- Community health

- Public health

- Human services

- Community development

- Federal grants

- State and local government grants

- Private foundation grants

- Corporate giving

- Healthcare system grants

- Community foundation grants

- Grant management

- Grant reporting and compliance

- Program evaluation

- Fundraising and development

Education

Bachelors degree preferred in Communications, English, Public Administration, Public Health, Business, Nonprofit Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

Equivalent professional experience and a demonstrated record of successful grant writing may be considered in place of specific educational requirements.

Remote Work Expectations

This is a fully remote position, and qualified applicants may apply from any location.

The selected candidate will be expected to:





- Work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director

- Maintain consistent and professional communication

- Participate in scheduled virtual meetings as needed

- Provide regular progress and pipeline updates

- Be responsive during mutually agreed working hours

- Maintain reliable internet and communication access

- Independently manage assigned responsibilities and deadlines

- Maintain confidentiality of organizational, financial, patient, donor, and other sensitive information

- Consistently meet grant submission and reporting deadlines

Applicants should clearly indicate their current location, time zone, general availability, and expected compensation.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who does more than simply write grant applications.

The ideal candidate should be able to understand the organizations mission and programs, identify appropriate funding opportunities, build and maintain a solid grant pipeline, develop persuasive proposals, coordinate supporting documentation, manage deadlines, and assist with post award reporting.

The successful candidate will be proactive, accountable, responsive, highly organized, and comfortable working directly with executive leadership.

Candidates with a demonstrated record of successfully securing grant funding are strongly encouraged to apply.

Preferred Candidate Characteristics

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Excellent written communication

- Strong attention to detail

- Professionalism and confidentiality

- Accountability

- Initiative

- Creativity

- Research ability

- Strategic thinking

- Excellent time management

- Ability to accept feedback and revise proposals quickly

- Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and program teams

- Commitment to meeting deadlines

- Genuine interest in nonprofit and community impact work

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

- Current resume

- Brief cover letter

- Summary of grant writing experience

- Examples of previously successful grants

- Approximate amount of grant funding secured, if applicable

- One or two grant writing or proposal samples

- Experience with government, foundation, corporate, or nonprofit grants

- Current location and time zone

- General weekly availability

- Expected hourly rate, monthly rate, or compensation expectations

- Earliest available start date

Applicants who can demonstrate a strong record of successful grant awards and experience managing the full grant lifecycle will receive preferred consideration.

How to Apply

Please submit:

- Resume

- Cover Letter

- List of grants successfully secured (including grant amounts, if available)

- Writing samples or grant proposal examples

Submit your Application - [[email protected]]

📌 Grant Writer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Northern Atlantic
📍 Ahmedabad