Strategic Grant Writer — Social Justice Fundraising

Impact Justice; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Justice in Oakland, CA is seeking a skilled grant writer to own the majority of proposals and manage the grants calendar. You will collaborate with program staff to translate program narratives into funder-aligned proposals, overseeing writing from drafting to final edits.

You will also research new funding opportunities, support grant reporting, and help refine proposal workflows. This role is hybrid with in-office days and requires strong organizational skills and integrity in

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of grant writing experience, including managing a real volume of proposals or a grants calendar (not just supporting one)
• Exceptional, confident writing skills - able to draft clear, compelling, funder-aligned copy without needing complete information upfront
• Strong organizational and project management skills - able to independently manage a drafting timeline across multiple concurrent proposals
• Working knowledge of institutional fundraising practices (prospect research, proposal writing, funder relations) in a nonprofit environment
• Demonstrated ability to work closely and collaboratively with subject-matter experts/program staff

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and submit the majority of Impact Justice’s grant proposals, letters of intent, and concept notes to foundation and government funders.
• Own and manage the organization’s grants calendar. Track deadlines across 5+ program teams, sequence drafting/review timelines, coordinate materials, and flag risks early.
• Support grant reporting and institutional funder relationships on an as-needed basis.
• Research and surface new institutional funding opportunities—foundation grants, government RFPs, and other public funding.
• Build working relationships with program teams to gather information for proposals and run check-ins as needed.
• Refine proposal workflows and maintain language library; align AI tools with the organization’s policy and improve efficiency over time.

Skills

Grant writing

Writing proficiency

Project management

Fundraising research

Collaboration

Tools

Bloomerang

Instrumentl

iWave

Kindora

Job description

Impact Justice in Oakland, CA is seeking a skilled grant writer to own the majority of proposals and manage the grants calendar. You will collaborate with program staff to translate program narratives into funder-aligned proposals, overseeing writing from drafting to final edits.

You will also research new funding opportunities, support grant reporting, and help refine proposal workflows. This role is hybrid with in-office days and requires strong organizational skills and integrity in