Strategic Grant Writer & Consultant for Nonprofits

Mission Advancement; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Advancement in McKinney, TX seeks a Grant Consultant (Writing) to translate client missions into compelling funding proposals and to lead grant strategy for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit partners.

You will develop, edit, and package proposals, letters of inquiry, and boilerplate content, build funder relationships, and collaborate with the Client Service team to advance campaigns and annual fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of demonstrated success writing grant proposals for foundation, corporate, and/or government funders; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit organizations and fundraising best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of the philanthropic landscape, including private and community foundations, corporate giving programs, and other institutional funding sources.
• Familiarity with grant research, funder priorities, funding eligibility, proposal development, and the grant application process.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including grammar and spelling, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, boilerplate content, and other funding materials for a portfolio of nonprofit clients.
• Help clients identify prospective funders, assess funding opportunities, and align fundable projects with organizational priorities.
• Develop compelling case statements and proposals for capital campaigns, annual fundraising, and other development initiatives.
• Partner with Mission Advancement consultants and client leadership to develop and execute effective.
• Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and next steps across multiple client engagements.
• Serve as a strategic resource to nonprofit advancement teams, organizational leaders, and volunteers.
• Provide guidance, training, and coaching to strengthen clients’ fundraising and grant-development capabilities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and communicate proactively, professionally, and responsively.
• Communicate project status, priorities, challenges, and opportunities clearly and consistently.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Contribute to other client engagements and organizational initiatives based on experience and organizational need.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Proposal development

Foundation research

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission Advancement in McKinney, TX seeks a Grant Consultant (Writing) to translate client missions into compelling funding proposals and to lead grant strategy for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit partners.

You will develop, edit, and package proposals, letters of inquiry, and boilerplate content, build funder relationships, and collaborate with the Client Service team to advance campaigns and annual fundraising initiatives.