Hybrid Grant Writer — Impactful Fundraising & Donor Relations

Meta House; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta House is seeking a Grant Writer to lead private grant efforts and draft communications. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work and onsite collaboration in Milwaukee, WI. Night/weekend availability may be required to meet deadlines and support fundraising campaigns.

The Grant Writer will manage proposals, reporting, and funder communications, while cultivating new foundation relationships and coordinating with philanthropy and marketing teams on donor materials.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• One to three years of grant writing experience.
• Four-year degree preferred (journalism, communications, related disciplines).
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance coverage preferred.
• More than three years of grant writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage grant writing efforts including proposals, reporting and direct communication with funders.
• Track and manage deadlines related to proposals, reporting and other written pieces
• Proactively seek new funding opportunities
• Cultivate both new and existing foundation relationships
• Work with the philanthropy and marketing team to craft event messaging, donor communications, appeals and donor materials

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Time management & organization

Multitasking / fast pace

Personal accountability

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Four-year degree preferred (journalism, communications, related disciplines)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Meta House is seeking a Grant Writer to lead private grant efforts and draft communications. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule with some remote work and onsite collaboration in Milwaukee, WI. Night/weekend availability may be required to meet deadlines and support fundraising campaigns.

The Grant Writer will manage proposals, reporting, and funder communications, while cultivating new foundation relationships and coordinating with philanthropy and marketing teams on donor materials.