Grant Writer (Five month temporary assignment)

Sos USA; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

403(b) plan with match

Remote work option

Job summary

SOS USA is seeking an Interim Grant Writer to research grant opportunities, draft proposals, and raise funds for international programs. You will identify new funding opportunities, guide proposal development, and submit winning applications from a fully remote or Washington, DC office setup.

The role targets multi‑million, multi‑year foundation and corporate support, requiring strong writing, donor research, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of grant writing, prospect research, and six- to seven-figure fundraising with foundations and corporations.
• Strong writing skills with storytelling, data analysis, and concise summaries.
• Experience with donor market tools like Instrumentl; willingness to research international markets.

Responsibilities

• Write and submit compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry to win multi‑million grants.
• Research and apply for grants, LOIs, concept notes, and donor outreach.
• Manage funder search platforms and update the prospect pipeline weekly.
• Collaborate across teams to gather inputs for proposals and meet deadlines.
• Utilize AI as a productivity multiplier to streamline research and drafting.
• Provide systems improvement ideas and support full‑time November 2026 – March 2027.

Skills

Grant writing

Prospect research

Fundraising strategy

Compelling writing

Storytelling/data‑driven summaries

Remote work self-management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above in Communications, Journalism, Non‑Profit Management, or related field

Tools

Instrumentl

Microsoft Office

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.

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.

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter along with their resume. The cover letter should highlight relevant grant writing experience, notable funding successes, and why you are interested in this interim opportunity. Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

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