Grant Writer

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The BrandLab is seeking a detail-oriented Grant Writer to support fundraising efforts. This remote position requires 3+ years of grant writing experience and exceptional writing skills to create compelling proposals for foundations, corporate, and government funders. Join an inclusive organization dedicated to opening up marketing and advertising opportunities for young people.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of grant writing experience for nonprofit organizations.
• Demonstrated success in securing foundation, corporate, or government funding.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new funding opportunities.
• Draft and submit letters of inquiry and grant proposals.
• Coordinate with staff to develop budgets and outcomes.

Skills

Grant writing

Writing

Editing

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Position: Grant Writer (contract)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Remote or Minneapolis, MN (preferred)
Contract Length: 6 months, with possibility for extension
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

The BrandLab seeks a detail-oriented, experienced Grant Writer (Contract) to support our fundraising efforts through the development of compelling proposals, prospect research, and reports to foundation, corporate, and government funders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing grants, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into persuasive, asset-framed, and mission-aligned narratives.

About The BrandLab:

The BrandLab is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in the Midwest with offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Milwaukee, WI, providing exciting internships, scholarships, and educational opportunities in marketing and advertising for young people ages 15-25.

The BrandLab’s mission is to open the marketing and advertising profession to all voices and perspectives. We envision sustainable careers in inclusive workplaces for all through exposure, access, and opportunity in the marketing and advertising profession.

Our core values are written as action words. We don’t believe in ‘culture fit’ but look for all team members to actively embrace and work to embody these values.

• Be Authentic - Foster a culture focused on relationships with our talent and team that are rooted in honesty, empathy, consistency, and passion.

• Be Inclusive - Courageously commit to learning and unlearning that encourages and supports our team and talent.

• Be Visionary - Intentionally listen and learn to inspire the creative evolution of our work with our talent and team.

• Be a Catalyst - Create connections that cultivate the full potential of our talent and our team personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify new funding opportunities aligned with organizational priorities
  
  

• Draft and submit letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and supporting materials
  
  

• Coordinate with program and finance staff to gather data and develop budgets and outcomes
  
  

• Track submission deadlines and reporting requirements for active grants
  
  

• Prepare interim and final reports for funders in collaboration with internal teams
  
  

• Maintain accurate records of proposals, deadlines, and communications in the grant tracking system
  
  

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of grant writing experience for nonprofit organizations
  
  

• Demonstrated success in securing foundation, corporate, or government funding
  
  

• Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills
  
  

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects at once
  
  

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
  

• Familiarity with nonprofit budgets and outcomes-based reporting
  
  

To Apply:

Please submit a resume, writing sample (preferably a funded grant proposal), and your hourly or project-based rate to [e-mail] with the subject line “Contract Grant Writer Application.”