Grant Writer

The Institute for Justice (IJ) seeks an experienced writer to join our fundraising team as a Grant Writer and be part of our dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-faceted development program as we work to raise the Institute’s $50+ million budget annually. The successful candidate will enjoy using their exceptional writing skills to create compelling proposals, reports, and other materials to attract and maintain a robust portfolio of foundations that will invest in IJ’s mission to end widespread abuses of government power and protect the constitutional rights of everyday people as they pursue their American Dream.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, revise, and produce high-quality proposals, reports, and other communications  
• Manage and grow a significant portfolio of high-dollar general operating and project-specific grants 
• Identify and follow through on new foundation support 
• Review grant deliverables to ensure that the Institute is on track to meet all promised outputs and outcomes; track and update progress through the life cycle of the grant 
• Identify top growth prospects in your funding portfolio; develop and execute a strategy to increase donor support 

Qualifications: 

• Proven ability to distill complex information into easy-to-understand, persuasive narratives 
• Strong philosophical commitment to promoting individual liberty and challenging government abuse 
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, problem-solve, and meet deadlines 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free work 
• Ability to build relationships with staff, donors, and others 
• Command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 
• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus 

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Flexible work hours with our core business hours of 10am and 4pm
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums)
• Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans
• HSA employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matches
• Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays
• Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience will ensure success in this position along with two to three brief writing samples of 2- to 3-pages each (letters of inquiry and excerpts of redacted proposals or grant reports are encouraged). 

Salary is commensurate with experience.

IJ is an equal opportunity employer.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page. No phone calls please.

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