Grant and Proposal Writer

Lifewise Academy • Hilliard, OH

9d • Remote

About The Position

LifeWise Academy 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. Working with Development leadership and teams across LifeWise, the writer turns organizational priorities, expansion plans, outcomes, budgets, and impact stories into persuasive funding requests. The position also helps build and manage a scalable grants process by maintaining an accurate pipeline of prospects, applications, reporting requirements, deadlines, and funding commitments.

The organization seeks a mission-driven, relationship-minded person who loves Jesus and children, communicates effectively, takes ownership, and brings excellence to their work. The successful candidate is adaptable, collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative and contributing across a fast-paced, growing organization.

Requirements

• A mature personal Christian whose faith is 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 and attention to detail, with the 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, both 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 aligned with LifeWise Academy’s mission and strategic priorities.
• 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 requested by Development leadership.
• Partner with internal teams to gather program information, outcomes, budgets, financial information, impact stories, and other materials for proposals and reports.
• Manage the grant and proposal calendar, including application deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, follow-up activities, and other funder commitments.
• Prepare timely grant reports communicating progress, outcomes, stewardship of funds, and opportunities for continued partnership.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, applications, awards, reports, communications, and next steps in organizational systems.
• Develop and maintain reusable proposal language, organizational information, outcomes, supporting documents, and resources to improve grant-writing efficiency and consistency.
• 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 that support the growth of LifeWise Academy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for qualified employees.
• Retirement plan, including employer match.
• Unlimited PTO for qualified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed