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Contract Grant Writer
Contract Grant Writer
Location: Hybrid (Salt Lake City, UT preferred)
Reports to: Executive Director
Organization: Women of the World (WoW)
Employment Type: Part-time contractor (10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule, with more hours during training)
Contract amount: $25 to $30/hr based on experience
About Women of the World
Women of the World (WoW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City, Utah, dedicated to empowering forcibly displaced women from all over the world to achieve self-reliance through customized service, community building, and economic empowerment.
Position Summary
Women of the world is seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Part-Time Grant Writer to support our fundraising efforts. This individual will work closely with the Development Coordinator and Executive team to research funding opportunities, draft compelling grant proposals, and manage reporting requirements. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a passion for social impact and experience in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing, and donor stewardship, especially major gift prospects. this position reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify new grant opportunities aligned with WoW’s mission and programs.
- Write clear, compelling, and tailored grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
- Manage the grant application calendar and meet all deadlines.
- Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather data and narratives for proposals and reports.
- Track grant submissions, awards, reporting requirements, and funder communications.
- Assist in developing reports and success stories to demonstrate program impact.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in grant writing, preferably in the nonprofit sector
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
- Commitment to WoW's mission of empowering forcibly displaced women
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
Preferred:
- Knowledge of funding sources that support refugee, immigrant, women's empowerment, or educational initiatives
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other donor management platforms
Please send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (preferably grant-related) to candice@womenofworld.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Additional Info
Job Type : Contract
Organization Mission : Women of the World helps forcibly displaced women achieve self-reliance, economic success, and a voice in their community.
Nondiscrimination Statement : Women of the World is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Women of the World makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Job Location : 415 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City
Work Model : Hybrid
Closing Date : 6/27/2025
Compensation Type : Hourly
Benefits Offered : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Performance Bonus
Pay Range : $25-30/hour
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