Strategic Grant Writer & Researcher (Part-Time)

The Jewish Graduate Student Initiative; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is seeking a strategic Freelance Grant Writer & Researcher to expand our philanthropic funding. The role covers the full-cycle grant process, from 990s research to crafting compelling proposals, with an expected 10-20 hours per week as a contracted, part-time engagement.

You will identify funders, develop LOIs and grant applications, manage donor communications, and collaborate with leadership to articulate our impact on Jewish graduate students across campuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, with success in the Jewish philanthropic sector.
• Familiarity with major foundations supporting Jewish life and understanding of the Family Office landscape.
• Ability to write persuasively for donors and board members.

Responsibilities

• Strategic research: identify and vet potential funding partners including Jewish family offices, private foundations, regional Federations, and corporate sponsors.
• Proposal development: write and submit LOIs, grant applications, and sponsorship decks for JGO’s programming and speaker series.
• Pipeline management: build and maintain a structured grant calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Donor stewardship: assist in creating impact reports that demonstrate JGO’s value to our campus network.
• Messaging: refine the case for support highlighting our unique role in the professional/graduate student space.

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Proposal development

Donor communications

Job description

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is seeking a strategic Freelance Grant Writer & Researcher to expand our philanthropic funding. The role covers the full-cycle grant process, from 990s research to crafting compelling proposals, with an expected 10-20 hours per week as a contracted, part-time engagement.

You will identify funders, develop LOIs and grant applications, manage donor communications, and collaborate with leadership to articulate our impact on Jewish graduate students across campuses.