Grant Writer (U.S. & International Grants)

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify funding opportunities from U.S.-based foundations, corporations, and bilateral donors.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar with deadlines and submission milestones.
• Write, edit, and submit letters of inquiry, concept notes, and full proposals.
• Prepare supporting documents such as budgets, organizational profiles, and cover letters.
• Coordinate with program staff to gather/improve/modify or collate project data, impact metrics, and beneficiary stories.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
• Track submitted proposals and provide follow-up communications to funders.
• Maintain an organized database of proposals, deadlines, and funder contacts.
• Contribute to donor reports and impact documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, International Development, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience writing successful grants for nonprofits (preferably targeting U.S. funders).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of U.S. nonprofit and foundation funding structures.
• Experience using grant research tools such as Candid/Foundation Directory Online, GrantWatch, or Instrumentl (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working remotely.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsorship or U.S.-Nigeria nonprofit partnerships.
• Familiarity with monitoring & evaluation frameworks and impact reporting.
• Prior success in securing U.S grants.
• Proficiency in tools like Google Workspace, Airtable, or Notion.

Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Number of proposals submitted per month  
• Funding value secured per quarter.
• Proposal acceptance or shortlist rate.
• Timeliness and quality of submissions.
• Donor satisfaction and follow-up effectiveness.