Grant Writer
Position Overview
Samawada is seeking a highly organized and persuasive Grant Writer to help secure funding that advances our humanitarian mission through compelling grant proposals, funding applications, and donor reporting.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about nonprofit development, research, and strategic storytelling. The successful candidate will identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant proposals, and collaborate with program teams to demonstrate the measurable impact of Samawada's work.
The role will also support funding initiatives connected to:
- grant research and prospecting
- proposal development
- donor stewardship
- humanitarian innovation
- AI and digital innovation
- water infrastructure
- climate resilience
- women's empowerment
- youth engagement
- community-led development
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant development, donor relations, and international humanitarian work.
What You Will Do
Grant Research & Prospecting
- Research grant opportunities from governments, foundations, corporations, and international funding agencies.
- Identify funding opportunities aligned with Samawada's mission and strategic priorities.
- Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and submission requirements.
- Build and manage a database of prospective funders and grant opportunities.
- Monitor emerging funding trends and humanitarian priorities.
Grant Proposal Development
- Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, concept notes, and funding applications.
- Collaborate with leadership and program teams to gather project information, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Tailor proposals to meet each funder's priorities and application guidelines.
- Ensure proposals clearly communicate measurable outcomes, sustainability, and community impact.
- Review and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
Donor Reporting & Stewardship
- Assist in preparing grant reports and donor updates.
- Track grant deliverables, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
- Help document project outcomes, impact metrics, and success stories.
- Support transparent communication with donors and funding partners.
- Contribute to donor accountability through Samawada's Global Transparency Dashboard.
Research & Strategic Development
- Analyze funding priorities within the humanitarian and nonprofit sectors.
- Research best practices in grant writing and proposal development.
- Identify partnership opportunities that strengthen funding applications.
- Assist in developing multi-year funding strategies and diversified revenue opportunities.
- Recommend innovative approaches to increase grant success rates.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with fundraising, finance, marketing, technology, and program teams.
- Coordinate information needed for proposals, budgets, and supporting documents.
- Assist in preparing presentations and funding materials for prospective donors.
- Maintain organized grant files, templates, and proposal resources.
- Help build sustainable grant management processes for future staff and volunteers.
What We Are Looking For
Experience or strong interest in:
- grant writing
- proposal writing
- nonprofit fundraising
- donor relations
- research
- technical writing
- project management
- international development
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong research and analytical abilities.
Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, persuasive, and compelling manner.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience preparing grant proposals or funding applications is an asset.
Knowledge of nonprofit funding, philanthropy, or international development is a plus.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Passion for humanitarian work, transparency, and community empowerment.
Preferred Areas of Interest
Candidates with interest or experience in any of the following are encouraged to apply:
- Grant writing
- Philanthropy
- International development
- Humanitarian assistance
- Climate resilience
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
- Women's empowerment
- Community development
- AI for social impact
- Social innovation
What You Will Gain
- Real-world experience in nonprofit grant writing and fundraising.
- Opportunity to help secure funding for life-changing humanitarian programs.
- Exposure to international funding agencies, foundations, and corporate philanthropy.
- Experience in proposal development, donor reporting, and grant management.
- Networking opportunities with nonprofit leaders, funders, and development professionals.
- Portfolio-building experience in grant writing, research, and strategic fundraising.
Strategic Projects You May Support
- Water Infrastructure & WASH Projects
- Climate Resilience & Environmental Restoration Programs
- Women's Economic Empowerment Initiatives
- Youth & University Engagement Programs
- AI & Humanitarian Technology Initiatives
- Community Innovation & Capacity Building Projects
- International Grant & Partnership Development
Required career level
- Experienced (Non Manager)
- Volunteer