[Hiring] Freelance Grant Writer & Fundraising Consultant @Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG

Role Description

Help us unlock funding for education, employment, and social impact initiatives. At Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG, we develop and scale initiatives that connect education, digital skills, and employment opportunities, particularly for underserved communities. Our work spans digital education, AI skills, workforce development, and international talent pathways. We collaborate with businesses, educational institutions, and international organizations to turn innovative ideas into measurable social impact.

We're looking for an experienced Freelance Grant Writer & Fundraising Consultant to help us identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and secure grants to expand our impact.

• Funding research: Identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, corporate CSR programs, public funding institutions, and international donors.
• Grant writing: Develop high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and grant applications.
• Fundraising strategy: Build and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with our mission and projects.
• Proposal development: Translate project ideas into compelling narratives, budgets, logical frameworks, and measurable impact indicators.
• Donor engagement: Support outreach, partnership development, and communication with prospective funders.
• Application management: Coordinate submission requirements, deadlines, supporting documentation, and follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, or proposal development, ideally with a track record of successful applications.
• Familiarity with European and international funding ecosystems, including foundations, corporate philanthropy, EU funding, and development cooperation.
• Excellent written English; German is a strong advantage.
• Experience in education, employment, digital inclusion, migration, or international development is particularly relevant.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and turn early-stage ideas into fundable projects.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote freelance collaboration.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful social impact initiatives in Germany and internationally.
• Direct collaboration with the founding team.
• Potential for a long-term partnership across multiple projects and funding opportunities.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and scope.

Company Description

Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG is a Berlin-based nonprofit building pathways to digital skills, entrepreneurship, and dignified employment for underrepresented communities. We design and implement programs across Germany and international markets, including partnerships with global institutions, foundations, and corporate actors. Our focus areas include digital workforce development, AI & tech education, entrepreneurship incubation, and inclusive economic participation. We work at the intersection of innovation, social impact, and execution.