[Hiring] Grant Writer @JGO

Role Description

We are looking for a strategic and highly organized Freelance Grant Writer & Researcher to expand our funding portfolio during a period of significant growth. In this role, you will act as a bridge between JGO’s expansive campus impact and the philanthropic community. You will be responsible for the "full-cycle" grant process:

• Digging into 990s to find obscure family offices.
• Crafting sophisticated proposals that articulate why graduate-level engagement is a critical investment for the Jewish future.

We anticipate this job being approximately 10-20 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in grant writing, with specific success in the Jewish philanthropic sector.
• Familiarity with the major foundations supporting Jewish life and an understanding of the "Family Office" landscape.
• Ability to write persuasively for a sophisticated audience of donors and board members.
• An understanding of the graduate/young professional demographic is a significant plus.

Requirements

• Identify and vet potential funding partners, including Jewish family offices, private foundations, regional Federations, and corporate sponsors.
• Write and submit compelling LOIs, grant applications, and sponsorship decks for JGO’s programming and professional speaker series.
• Build and maintain a systematic "Grant Calendar" to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the creation of impact reports that demonstrate JGO’s value to our 150+ campus network.
• Work with leadership to refine our "case for support," specifically highlighting our unique role in the professional/graduate student space.

Submission Requirements

• A brief cover letter or summary of your most significant "win" in the Jewish non-profit space.
• Two writing samples (preferably a successful grant proposal and an LOI).
• Your fee structure (Hourly rate or monthly retainer).