Grant Writer – Contractor

DataKind

Grant Writer Contractor developing proposals for philanthropic funders. Engaging with a remote team to support fundraising initiatives while managing proposal timelines.

Posted 5/29/2026contractRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $100 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development and submission of grant proposals to philanthropic funders.
Build a funding pipeline for DataKind's US Communities work.
Prospect and recommend new philanthropic funding opportunities that align with DataKind's mission, programs, and strategic priorities.
Synthesize complex programmatic and technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
Draft, edit, and finalize grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather accurate program, budget, and impact information needed for submissions.
Manage proposal timelines and ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing, preferably within the nonprofit, social impact, or technology sectors.
Demonstrated success in securing significant grants from philanthropic sources, including multi-year commitments and awards of $500,000 or greater.
Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with particular strength in technical writing - especially the ability to translate complex AI, data science, or civic tech concepts into accessible, persuasive narratives for technical and non-technical funders.
Proven track record of securing grants from philanthropic sources, including competitive RFPs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Support the development and submission of grant proposals to philanthropic funders.
Build a funding pipeline for DataKind's US Communities work.
Prospect and recommend new philanthropic funding opportunities that align with DataKind's mission, programs, and strategic priorities.
Synthesize complex programmatic and technical information into clear, compelling narratives.
Draft, edit, and finalize grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather accurate program, budget, and impact information needed for submissions.
Manage proposal timelines and ensure submissions are completed accurately and on time. 🎯 Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing, preferably within the nonprofit, social impact, or technology sectors.
Demonstrated success in securing significant grants from philanthropic sources, including multi-year commitments and awards of $500,000 or greater.
Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with particular strength in technical writing - especially the ability to translate complex AI, data science, or civic tech concepts into accessible, persuasive narratives for technical and non-technical funders.
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Hard Skills & Tools

grant writingtechnical writingresearcheditingproposal developmentnarrative synthesisbudget managementimpact assessment

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationtime managementpersuasion