Grant and Proposal Writer

You love Jesus. You love kids. You are mission-driven, relationship-minded and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You bring excellence to your work, communicate effectively and take ownership of whatever is in front of you.

You thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment and are comfortable wearing multiple hats. You are adaptable, collaborative and willing to jump in wherever needed—whether that means building relationships, solving problems, creating new opportunities or helping others move an important initiative forward.

You think beyond your individual role and look for ways to make the entire team and organization stronger. You approach challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset, work well with others and aren't afraid to take initiative when you see an opportunity to advance the mission.

At the end of the day, you do what it takes to get the job done because you know this is about more than a career. It’s an opportunity to serve others, do meaningful work and make a life-changing impact on students by sharing the gospel.

LifeWise is seeking a gospel-centered, highly organized and exceptional Grant and Proposal Writer to join the team. This position will help grow institutional and major philanthropic support by researching funding opportunities and developing compelling grant applications, proposals, letters of inquiry, reports and other donor-facing materials.

The Grant and Proposal Writer will work closely with Development leadership and teams across LifeWise to translate organizational priorities, expansion plans, outcomes, budgets and impact stories into persuasive funding requests. This role will also help build and manage a scalable grants process, maintaining an accurate pipeline of prospects, applications, reporting requirements, deadlines and funding commitments.

• →Research and identify foundations, corporations and other funding prospects whose interests align with the mission and strategic priorities of LifeWise Academy
• →Write and coordinate high-quality letters of inquiry, grant applications, proposals, concept papers and other funding requests
• →Develop customized proposals and supporting materials for significant philanthropic opportunities as needed by Development leadership
• →Partner with internal teams to gather program information, outcomes, budgets, financial information, impact stories and other materials necessary for proposals and reports
• →Manage the grant and proposal calendar, including application deadlines, reporting requirements, renewals, follow-up activities and other commitments to funders
• →Prepare timely and compelling grant reports that communicate progress, outcomes, stewardship of funds and opportunities for continued partnership
• →Maintain accurate records of foundation and funding prospects, applications, awards, reports, communications and next steps within organizational systems
• →Develop and maintain reusable proposal language, organizational information, outcomes, supporting documents and other resources that improve the efficiency and consistency of the grant-writing process
• →Collaborate with Development leadership to maintain and advance a pipeline of foundation and institutional funding opportunities
• →Support stewardship and cultivation of foundation, corporate and other funding partners through research, correspondence, meeting preparation and follow-up
• →Assist with other Development writing, research, campaigns and special projects that support the growth of LifeWise Academy

• A mature personal Christian with faith consistent with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith
• Exceptional written communication, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated ability to research, develop and manage grants, proposals or other complex written projects
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work with budgets, outcomes, research and data and translate quantitative information into compelling narratives
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gather information and collaborate effectively across multiple teams
• Experience with grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, communications or a related field preferred
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and the ability to learn CRM (Salesforce), grant research and other software platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment both independently and as part of a team