Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

TITLE: Grant Writer

REGION: HQ

LOCATION: Hybrid (on-site + remote)

REPORTS TO: Director of Institutional Advancement

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

OUR MISSION

10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees' mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.

OPPORTUNITY

The Grant Writer is a vital and strategic role, directly responsible for securing and sustaining the philanthropic support that fuels our core programs and enables organizational growth. This position demands a proactive thinker with proven expertise in the full grant lifecycle-from prospect research and compelling proposal development to meticulous reporting and compliance. The Grant Writer serves as a key storyteller, translating organizational impact, program data, and financial needs into persuasive narratives that successfully align with the objectives of major foundations, corporations, and other funding entities. Success in this role requires exemplary writing, superior organizational skills, and a commitment to detailed record-keeping.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance; check out our full benefit options HERE
• 15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL

To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to:

• Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
• Have close-vision ability due to computer work.
• Engage in moderate, occasional lifting.
• Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions.

Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and must pass a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and/or provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.

EEO

10,000 Degrees is an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another as well as the students, families, and communities we support. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

TO APPLY

For immediate consideration, please complete the application on the 10,000 Degrees Careers page .

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and draft high-quality, compelling, data-informed grant proposals and reports tailored to specific funding requirements.
• In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Advancement, maintain relationships with funders in your portfolio, including meeting virtually and/or in-person as needed.
• Draft and deliver periodic reports to existing funders as needed/required to maintain funding relationships.
• In collaboration with various departments, proactively conduct prospective research to identify new institutional funding opportunities (foundations, corporations, educational institutions) that align with the organization's mission and funding priorities.
• Coordinate with necessary staff and departments to gather the data and details needed to inform proposals and reports.
• Maintain a portfolio of existing funders, including detailed records of all grant applications, deadlines, submissions, and outcomes in Salesforce.
• Manage the stewardship of grants, including relationship development, compliance with funding guidelines, and pertinent internal/external reporting requirements.
• Maintain and regularly update key organizational information, narratives, and data for rapid proposal generation.
• Provide regular briefs and status reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement.
• This position requires some in-person presence and/or travel within the regions served.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated successful grant writing experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Exemplary collaboration, presentation, and oral/written communication skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to translate raw data into compelling, targeted narrative
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to adapt and be flexible with shifting priorities (Ex: ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with overlapping/competing deadlines and priorities).
• Demonstrated growth mindset with the willingness to learn and be self-reflective
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies, prospect research tools, and nonprofit operations
• A strong understanding of program evaluation methodologies and the ability to articulate outcomes and metrics effectively
• Proficiency with Google/Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of grant management software, including Salesforce (preferred)
• Experience with budget preparation and financial reporting (preferred)
• Experience engaging with nonprofit funders, foundation partners (preferred)

Salary Description

$79,000-$87,000/year