Grant Writer (5 Month Temporary Assignment)

SOS Children's Villages International; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental leave

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

SOS Children's Villages USA is seeking an Interim Grant Writer to join the Programs & Partnerships Team, focusing on international programs and innovative initiatives. You will research opportunities, craft proposals, and help secure multi-year funding from foundations and corporate partners to support children worldwide.

This temporary, full-time role runs Nov 2026–Mar 2027, with a salary of $25,000–$30,000 for the assignment (about $60,000–$72,000 annually) and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above preferred in Communications, Journalism, Non-Profit Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of successful grant writing, prospect research, and six- to seven-figure funding.
• Compelling writing skills, ability to produce succinct summaries and stories.
• Include a fundraising writing example with your application.
• Knowledge of donor market tools (Instrumentl) and international research.
• Ability to self-manage in a fully remote work setting with strong planning.

Responsibilities

• Writes and submits grant proposals, SOIs, LOIs, concept notes and full proposals.
• Researches, identifies, and campaigns for grant applications and donors.
• Manages funder search platforms and updates the pipeline weekly.
• Demonstrates expertise engaging foundation and corporate prospects, leveraging contacts.
• Coordinates with teams to gather technical inputs for proposals.
• Uses AI to streamline prospect research and proposal workflows.
• Supports systems improvement ideas and process optimization.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Fundraising

Storytelling

Donor market tools

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

Instrumentl

Job description

Organization

SOS Children's Villages USA ("SOS USA") is the United States philanthropic affiliate of a large worldwide Federation, SOS Children's Villages International. A public charity, SOS USA draws revenue from sponsors of children and villages, sustainers, major donors, foundations, and corporations, across direct mail, digital and direct cultivation.

SOS Children's Villages is the world's largest organizations dedicated to the care of children without parental care and families at risk of separation. We operate in 138 countries and territories, and our comprehensive approach - strengthening families and communities, providing long-term care for children, educating, and empowering youth, and advocating for children's rights - transforms the lives of millions of children and families each year. And when humanitarian crises strike, we provide affected children and families with the supplies and support they need.

The Opportunity

The Interim Grant Writer is an integral member of the SOS USA Programs & Partnerships Team, researching grant opportunities, writing proposals, and raising funds to support children without parental care around the world. The Partnerships Team builds strategic collaborations with foundations, corporate foundations and institutions to promote the care, safety, education and economic wellbeing of children, young people, and their families. Together, we build trust and position the organization's efforts for long-term successful fundraising, collaboration, and impact for children.

Specifically, this role focuses on prospecting and writing compelling concepts and proposals for international programs and innovative initiatives. Our goal is to secure multi-million-dollar, multi-year foundation and corporate revenue to advance the mission of providing a loving home for every child worldwide. The Interim Grant Writer's responsibility will be to identify and introduce new funding opportunities, guide strategic proposal development, and deliver winning proposal submissions.

This is a temporary, full-time assignment expected to last approximately five months, through March 15, 2027. Compensation is $25,000-$30,000 for the duration of the assignment (equivalent to approximately $60,000-$72,000 annually), plus benefits.

This position offers a flexible work environment, with the option to work fully remotely or from our Washington, DC office, as well as generous PTO benefits.

Responsibilities

• Writes and submits compelling grant proposals, including statements of interest (SOI), letters of interest (LOI), concept notes, and full proposals, which engage prospective funders and result in 5-, 6- and 7- figure grants and are compliant with funder requirements.
• Research, identify, and submit grant applications, letters of Inquiry (LOIs), concept notes, and outreach to prospective partners and donors.
• Manages funder search platforms and updates prospecting pipeline weekly.
• Demonstrates technical expertise approaching foundation and corporate foundation donor prospects, leverages existing contacts, pipeline management.
• Demonstrates strong writing skills required, knowledge of SOS Children's Villages or similar international nonprofit preferred.
• Coordinates within and across teams to prioritize funding opportunities, agree on actions and to gather technical and operational inputs for grant proposals.
• Utilizes approved artificial intelligence (AI) as a productivity multiplier, to streamline prospect research and workflow processes, and synthesize complex input for proposals.
• Provide systems improvement ideas as needed.
• Available full-time November 2026 – March 2027
• Other duties as assigned.
• Commit to SOS Children's Villages International's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy to maintain organizational wide values and prioritize the protection of children in all circumstances. (Safeguarding children - SOS Children's Villages International (sos-childrensvillages.org))

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or above preferred in Communications, Journalism, Media, Non-Profit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5-years of demonstrated record of successful grant writing, prospect research, and securing fundraising six to seven figures with foundation, corporate and government partners.
• Compelling writing skills, including use of storytelling, data analysis, and ability to produce succinct summaries, is required.
• Please include a fundraising writing example in your application.
• Understanding of donor market tools (such as Instrumentl) and trends, and a willingness to research markets outside typical scope and internationally
• Knowledge of prospect research resources and best practices,
• Demonstrates internal drive and ability to self-manage in a fully remote work setting, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and ability to engage in strategic planning and process improvement.
• Entrepreneurial attitude, including drive for results and proven ability to stay focused on goals; ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to follow processes and high attention to detail.
• Strong computer and Internet proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Commitment to the work of SOS Children's Villages and the vital role we play in empowering children, youth, families, and communities.

This position offers a flexible work environment, with the option to work fully remotely or from our Washington, DC office.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation is approximately $5,000-$6,000 per month, for estimated total earnings of $25,000-$30,000 over the assignment (equivalent to approximately $60,000-$72,000 annually)depending on experience
• Generous benefits package, including Flexible PTO, unpaid parental leave, and 12 paid holidays. Following the applicable waiting period, this position is also eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance (single and family), company paid Basic Life and Disability coverage (short- and long-term) as well as additional voluntary benefits and a 403(b) plan with match.

SOS Children's Villages is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experience. We encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply