Grant Writer - Fuel Arts Education & Equity Funding

Maryland Citizens for the Arts; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid sick leave and vacation

Job summary

Arts for Learning Maryland seeks a Grant Writer to craft compelling proposals and reports for foundations, corporations, and government funders. The role collaborates with program, education, finance, and communications teams to gather budget data and narratives, ensuring timely submissions and strong funder alignment.

The position is full-time, with opportunities to engage funders, research prospects, and manage grants while advancing equity and community-centered fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Experience collaborating across departments to gather information and support processes.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Google Docs/Sheets; familiarity with fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, compile, and submit high-quality proposals, LOIs, and reports for funders.
• Coordinate with departments to gather budget, data, and narratives.
• Cultivate relationships with institutional funders and track progress toward goals.
• Maintain grant records and calendars to ensure timely submissions.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Equity and inclusion

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Docs/Sheets

Fundraising databases (Salesforce/Bloomerang)

Job description

Arts for Learning Maryland seeks a Grant Writer to craft compelling proposals and reports for foundations, corporations, and government funders. The role collaborates with program, education, finance, and communications teams to gather budget data and narratives, ensuring timely submissions and strong funder alignment.

The position is full-time, with opportunities to engage funders, research prospects, and manage grants while advancing equity and community-centered fundraising practices.