Grant and Proposal Writer

LifeWise Academy; Hilliard (OH); Remoto; USD 50.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Full-Time position

Descrizione del lavoro

LifeWise Academy is seeking a gospel-centered Grant and Proposal Writer to join our Development team and grow institutional support. This role focuses on researching funding opportunities and developing compelling grant applications, proposals, letters of inquiry, reports and donor materials.

The Grant and Proposal Writer will translate priorities, outcomes and budgets into persuasive requests, build a scalable grants process and maintain a robust pipeline with deadlines and commitments.

Competenze

• Experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising or related field.
• Proven ability to translate program outcomes into compelling funding requests.
• Strong editing and storytelling skills for donor-facing materials.

Mansioni

• Research foundations, corporations and funders aligned with LifeWise mission.
• Write and coordinate LOIs, grant applications, proposals and reports.
• Develop tailored proposals and supporting materials for major opportunities.
• Gather program outcomes, budgets and impact stories for proposals.
• Manage grants calendar, deadlines, renewals and funder follow-ups.
• Maintain records of funders, applications, awards and communications.
• Create reusable proposal language and resources to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with Leadership to expand funding opportunities.
• Support stewardship and cultivation of foundation and corporate partners.
• Assist with other development writing and campaigns as needed.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively; manage multiple projects concurrently.

Conoscenze

Grant writing

Fundraising research

Proposal development

Editing & storytelling

Project management

Google Workspace

CRM (Salesforce)

Communication

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Descrizione del lavoro

Decades ago, our nation systematically removed Bible education from the public school day. LifeWise Academy is bringing it back. Under a little-known Supreme Court ruling, LifeWise empowers communities to provide Bible education for their public school students DURING SCHOOL HOURS. Tens of thousands of public school students attend LifeWise Bible classes each week.

We believe released time is the greatest missed opportunity of the church in America to reach the next generation. But we want to change that and we need your help!

Job Description

About You

You love Jesus. You love kids. You are mission-driven, relationship-minded and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You bring excellence to your work, communicate effectively and take ownership of whatever is in front of you.

You thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment and are comfortable wearing multiple hats. You are adaptable, collaborative and willing to jump in wherever needed—whether that means building relationships, solving problems, creating new opportunities or helping others move an important initiative forward.

You think beyond your individual role and look for ways to make the entire team and organization stronger. You approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, work well with others and aren't afraid to take initiative when you see an opportunity to advance the mission.

At the end of the day, you do what it takes to get the job done because you know this is about more than a career. It’s an opportunity to serve others, do meaningful work and make a life-changing impact on students by sharing the gospel.

About the Job

LifeWise is seeking a gospel-centered, highly organized and exceptional Grant and Proposal Writer to join the team. This position will help grow institutional and major philanthropic support by researching funding opportunities and developing compelling grant applications, proposals, letters of inquiry, reports and other donor-facing materials.

The Grant and Proposal Writer will work closely with Development leadership and teams across LifeWise to translate organizational priorities, expansion plans, outcomes, budgets and impact stories into persuasive funding requests. This role will also help build and manage a scalable grants process, maintaining an accurate pipeline of prospects, applications, reporting requirements, deadlines and funding commitments.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify foundations, corporations and other funding prospects whose interests align with the mission and strategic priorities of LifeWise Academy
• Write and coordinate high-quality letters of inquiry, grant applications, proposals, concept papers and other funding requests
• Develop customized proposals and supporting materials for significant philanthropic opportunities as needed by Development leadership
• Partner with internal teams to gather program information, outcomes, budgets, financial information, impact stories and other materials necessary for proposals and reports
• Manage the grant and proposal calendar, including application deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, follow-up activities and other commitments to funders
• Prepare timely and compelling grant reports that communicate progress, outcomes, stewardship of funds and opportunities for continued partnership
• Maintain accurate records of foundation and funding prospects, applications, awards, reports, communications and next steps within organizational systems
• Develop and maintain reusable proposal language, organizational information, outcomes, supporting documents and other resources that improve the efficiency and consistency of the grant-writing process
• Collaborate with Development leadership to maintain and advance a pipeline of foundation and institutional funding opportunities
• Support stewardship and cultivation of foundation, corporate and other funding partners through research, correspondence, meeting preparation and follow-up
• Assist with other Development writing, research, campaigns and special projects that support the growth of LifeWise Academy
• Exceptional written communication, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated ability to research, develop and manage grants, proposals or other complex written projects
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work with budgets, outcomes, research and data and translate quantitative information into compelling narratives
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gather information and collaborate effectively across multiple teams
• Experience with grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, communications or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and the ability to learn CRM (Salesforce), grant research and other software platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment both independently and as part of a team

Salary and Benefits

• From $55,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental and vision coverage for qualified employees
• Retirement plan, including employer match
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Working Location: Remote

LifeWise Academy's hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" section of employment discrimination laws for religious organizations and permits them to give employment preference to members of their own religion. LifeWise Academy is in that category.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of LifeWise, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members who share its faith and mission. LifeWise, Inc. does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age or disability. It is the responsibility of every team member to conscientiously follow this policy. Title VII: In accordance with Title VII, LifeWise may exclusively employ individuals who adhere to our religious beliefs in order to effectuate our religious mission. While Lifewise upholds its status as an equal-opportunity employer, we reserve the right to consider religious beliefs in our hiring process where appropriate. This is done to ensure that our staff collectively shares a common religious commitment integral to our mission.