Grant and Proposal Writer

LifeWise Academy•Hilliard, OH

10d•Remote

About The Position

LifeWise is seeking a gospel-centered, highly organized Grant and Proposal Writer to help grow institutional and major philanthropic support. The role researches funding opportunities and develops grant applications, proposals, letters of inquiry, reports, and other donor-facing materials. The writer works with Development leadership and teams across LifeWise to translate organizational priorities, expansion plans, outcomes, budgets, and impact stories into persuasive funding requests. The position also helps build and manage a scalable grants process, maintaining an accurate pipeline of prospects, applications, reporting requirements, deadlines, and funding commitments. The ideal candidate is mission-driven, relationship-minded, adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment. The role requires initiative, strong communication, excellent organization, and a commitment to LifeWise Academy’s Christian mission and Statement of Faith.

Requirements

A mature personal Christian with faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
Exceptional written communication, editing, and storytelling skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Demonstrated ability to research, develop, and manage grants, proposals, or other complex written projects.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Ability to work with budgets, outcomes, research, and data and translate quantitative information into compelling narratives.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to gather information and collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, and ability to learn CRM (Salesforce), grant research, and other software platforms.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Research and identify foundations, corporations, and other funding prospects whose interests align with the mission and strategic priorities of LifeWise Academy.
Write and coordinate letters of inquiry, grant applications, proposals, concept papers, and other funding requests.
Develop customized proposals and supporting materials for significant philanthropic opportunities as needed by Development leadership.
Partner with internal teams to gather program information, outcomes, budgets, financial information, impact stories, and other materials necessary for proposals and reports.
Manage the grant and proposal calendar, including application deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, follow-up activities, and other commitments to funders.
Prepare timely and compelling grant reports communicating progress, outcomes, stewardship of funds, and opportunities for continued partnership.
Maintain accurate records of funding prospects, applications, awards, reports, communications, and next steps within organizational systems.
Develop and maintain reusable proposal language, organizational information, outcomes, supporting documents, and other resources to improve the efficiency and consistency of grant writing.
Collaborate with Development leadership to maintain and advance a pipeline of foundation and institutional funding opportunities.
Support stewardship and cultivation of foundation, corporate, and other funding partners through research, correspondence, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
Assist with other Development writing, research, campaigns, and special projects supporting the growth of LifeWise Academy.