Grant Writer Contract Position

EcoRise; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 55,104 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

EcoRise is seeking an experienced grant writer to join their remote team. This role focuses on securing funding for environmental education programs and initiatives across various states including Texas and New York. Applicants should have over 5 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, with a proven track record of securing significant grants.

The position requires strong research, project management, and communication skills. This is a contract role, offering flexibility with an hourly rate ranging from $40 to $75 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit grant writing.
• Demonstrated track record of securing large grants.
• Comfort using AI tools for grant writing.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to identify funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling letters of interest and proposals.
• Ensure submissions meet funder criteria.
• Utilize project management tools for proposal creation.
• Use AI to improve drafting and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Nonprofit grant writing

Research skills

Project management

Communication skills

Computer skills

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Apps

Trello

Dropbox

AI tools

Job description

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Position Overview

EcoRise mobilizes a new generation of leaders to design healthy, thriving communities for all. We work at the intersection of environmental education, youth leadership, and workforce development to elevate youth voices and advance student-led solutions to real-world challenges. We offer a range of curricula and programs for students, teachers, school districts, and partners, designed to advance environmental literacy, sustainable schools, and access to green career pathways. EcoRise seeks an experienced grant writer to join our dynamic, fast-paced team of change-makers.

This role will help identify and secure national and place-based funding for the organization's core programs, with a strong focus on our work in New York, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research to identify funding opportunities that would advance place-based impact in established regions (New York, Texas, Oklahoma, California, and Washington, DC).
• Establish prospect lists for each region, identify key program officers for organizational outreach, and leverage rubrics to evaluate and make recommendations for prioritization.
• Research national funding opportunities that would support program expansion, foster powerful collaboratives, and advance the organization's movement-building priorities.
• Use grant management platforms such as Instrumentl and Candid to identify grant opportunities and track prospect lists in Salesforce.
• Develop and author compelling letters of interest, concept notes, and proposals, working with Senior Director of Development to gather relevant inputs and necessary data.
• Ensure that all submissions from EcoRise meet funder criteria and comply with parameters and detailed requirements for each funding opportunity.
• Use project management tools such as Trello, Dropbox, and Salesforce for the different phases of proposal creation, including writing, team review and approval, submission, transmittal, and organization.
• Use AI tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of research, drafting, and reporting, applying professional judgment to review and refine all outputs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, with a demonstrated track record of securing foundation and corporate grants of $100,000 or more.
• Experience fundraising in one or more of EcoRise’s core regions (New York, Texas, Oklahoma, California, or Washington, DC) preferred.
• Comfort using AI tools to support grant writing, paired with sufficient grant writing or program experience to guide AI effectively, review outputs critically, and ensure accuracy and authentic voice.
• Experience writing grants, corporate proposals, and other relevant materials for different stakeholder audiences, with attention to the philanthropic interests and priorities of each audience.
• Familiarity with the components of successful grant writing, such as nonprofit budgets, board and governance structures, and program evaluation.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to successfully execute multiple, simultaneous projects on time with high-quality results.
• Self-driven personality with effective project management skills.
• Attentive to detail with keen aptitude for organization.
• Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and Salesforce.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly, ask thoughtful questions, and give and receive feedback.
• Committed to, knowledgeable of, and enthusiastic about the EcoRise mission and programs; familiarity with sustainability and public K–12 education systems.

Timeline and Compensation

This is a contract position that reports to the Senior Director of Development. This position requires an estimated 15–20 hours per week, including one to two pre-scheduled 30-minute check-ins per week with the Senior Director. The initial term runs July 13, 2026 through January 15, 2027, with an opportunity to extend by mutual agreement and the possibility of converting to an employee role.

Hourly rate is $40-$75/hr., commensurate with experience.

Remote Position

This is a remote position.