Remote Grant Writer

Parity Homes; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Flexible hours

Job summary

Parity Homes is seeking a remote Grant Writer to fuel our mission of rebuilding Baltimore communities with equity at the center. You will research funding opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and secure resources to transform rowhomes into pathways to wealth and resilience.

Work closely with leadership and program staff to understand funding needs, draft grants and LOIs, and ensure proposals meet funder guidelines and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a grant writer with a successful track record.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with grant databases, submission portals, and digital research tools.
• Understanding of the nonprofit sector and funding ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Research at least 5 grant opportunities per week.
• Draft, edit, and prepare grant proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all submissions meet funder guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.
• Manage the full grant submission process to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Maintain organized records of grant activities, submissions, and communications.
• Follow up with funders to track proposal progress and requests.
• Assist with administration of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with terms and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to prepare financial statements and impact updates.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and potential donors.
• Represent Parity Homes in meetings and communications with funding agencies.
• Support strategic planning to align grant-seeking efforts with organizational goals.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on grant-writing best practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance the mission.

Skills

Exceptional written communication

Verbal communication

Research

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Grant databases

Submission portals

Digital research tools

Job description

Help Fuel the Mission to Rebuild Communities With Equity at the Center

Parity Homes is seeking a passionate and detail-driven Remote Grant Writer to join our mission-aligned team. In this role, you will research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and secure resources that support our work transforming long-abandoned Baltimore rowhomes into pathways to wealth, stability, and community resilience.

Our small but ambitious team values collaboration, transparency, and craftsmanship--both in the homes we restore and the systems and partnerships we build. As part of a culture where every voice matters, your writing will play a central role in shaping the future of equitable housing investment.

• Conduct research to identify grant opportunities aligned with Parity Homes' mission and programs.
• Stay informed on trends, best practices, and strategies in the grant-funding landscape.

Proposal Development

• Collaborate with organizational leaders and program staff to understand funding needs and strategic priorities.
• Draft, edit, and prepare grant proposals, letters of intent, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all submissions meet funder guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.

Submission & Follow-up

• Manage the full grant submission process to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Maintain organized records of grant activities, submissions, and communications.
• Follow up with funders to track proposal progress and requests.
• Assist with administration of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with terms and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with finance and program teams to prepare financial statements and impact updates.

Relationship Building

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and potential donors.
• Represent Parity Homes in meetings and communications with funding agencies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning to align grant-seeking efforts with organizational goals.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on grant-writing best practices.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance the mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a grant writer with a successful track record.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with grant databases, submission portals, and digital research tools.
• Understanding of the nonprofit sector and funding ecosystem.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with grant administration and compliance reporting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Working Conditions

• Fully remote position with flexible hours.
• Reliable internet connection and suitable home office required.

Performance Expectations

• Research at least 5 grant opportunities per week.
• Prepare and submit 10 high-quality grant proposals per month.
• Complete timely and accurate reporting for all active grants.

Help us secure the resources needed to build stronger, more resilient communities--one proposal at a time.