Grant Writer

Phalen Leadership Academies

Grant Writer supporting EVE's nonprofit educational programs through high-quality proposal writing and funding strategies. Collaborating with Philanthropy team to manage grant applications and develop impactful narratives.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Grant Writer is an EVE employee who will support all programs under EVE’s umbrella
The Grant Writer will be responsible for writing and applying for grants that align with EVE’s mission and goals through a pipeline of opportunities provided to them
Daily tasks include writing and submitting high-quality grant proposals, conducting necessary research to support applications, grant budget development, and grant narrative writing, and effective communication with internal partners
Lead the development of high-quality, compelling grant applications that clearly articulate the missions, programs, and impact of EVE entities
Conduct rigorous grant research using internal data and external sources to strengthen the competitiveness of proposals
Develop and submit letters of inquiry, reports, and related materials with a focus on clarity, impact, and funder alignment
Synthesize programmatic, financial, and impact data from internal information and partners to craft persuasive narratives, outcomes, and budgets for grant submissions
Collaborate closely with the Philanthropy team and cross-functional partners to manage funding priorities
Manage grant pipeline to evaluate and prioritize grant opportunities that align with organizational goals and funding strategies
Track grant activity and outcomes using Salesforce and other systems to support proposal development, reporting, and strategic grant planning
Support the development of funder relationships through strong written communication and proposal strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 4 years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising
Demonstrated commitment to advancing educational and economic equity for underserved communities
Familiarity with Salesforce and other CRM platforms to support grant tracking and data management
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn quickly, with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
Extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-Performing Culture: Environment where "I think I can" and "I believe in children" is the norm
Collaborative Teaching: Every grade level is staffed with a lead teacher and a teachers assistant
Rigorous Professional Development: All educators complete an intensive pre-service training and receive continuous coaching and professional development
Innovative Teaching: Teachers have access to a wide variety of technology to support and personalize instruction
Leadership Opportunities: Various school committees, leadership training, and opportunities to serve as leaders in our schools and network

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Hard Skills & Tools

grant writinggrant proposal developmentgrant budget developmentgrant narrative writinggrant researchdata synthesisreport writingfunder alignmentstrategic grant planningfundraising

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingtime managementtactdiscretionadaptabilitycommitment to excellenceprioritization

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree