Grant Writer & Grant Manager (Contract)

Virtual Hire Staffing; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative leadership team

Opportunity to grow with the organization

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a dedicated Grant Writer & Grant Manager to support its fundraising strategies through research and proposal writing. This part-time role (approximately 5 hours/week) offers flexible scheduling and the chance to make a community impact. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, with strong writing skills and a passion for youth development and social justice.

Qualifications

• Experience in grant writing or related field.
• Passionate about youth development and social justice.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new grant opportunities.
• Write compelling grant proposals and reports.
• Maintain and update the organization’s grants calendar.
• Track and manage post-award reporting requirements.

Skills

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Proposal Writing

Collaboration

Job description

Written Communication & Attention to Detail

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Grant Writer & Grant Manager will play a critical role in supporting DSGSH’s fundraising strategy by researching, writing, and managing grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about youth development and social justice, and who can produce high-quality proposals in a small, mission-driven organization. This is a part-time, contract position requiring approximately 5 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify new grant opportunities that align with DSGSH’s mission and priorities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports for funders.
• Maintain and update the organization’s grants calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Track and manage post-award reporting requirements and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Founder & CEO to gather program data, impact metrics, and success stories for use in proposals and reports.
• Assist with preparing budgets and supporting documentation for grant submissions.
• Help build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

Why Join DSGSH

• Be part of a movement that’s changing lives and strengthening communities.
• Flexible, remote work schedule (5 hours per week).
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding nonprofit making real community impact.

How to Apply

If you’re a skilled writer with a passion for purpose, and you want to use your talents to fuel healing and hope, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your résumé, a brief cover letter, and a sample of a successful grant or proposal to [e-mail] with the subject line: Grant Writer Application – [Your Name].

Company Summary

Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops (DSGSH) is a nonprofit founded in 2022, dedicated to preventing gun violence by helping inner-city youth heal from trauma through basketball. We build strong personal connections with young individuals to address the root causes of violence and promote life skills essential for their growth. Supported by respected community members, DSGSH fosters open discussions to shift societal norms around firearm use and conflict resolution.