Grant Writer (Contract)

Contract Role Title: Grant Writer (Contract)

Position Type: Contract; Not Benefits Eligible

Location: Remote

Posting Date: January 2025, current opportunity

Schedule: 10 to 20 hours per week

Contract Fee: $50 to $85 per Hour; fee placement within range will be based upon professional and academic experience as it relates to the required qualifications of this contract position.

Organization Overview

Founded in 2010, Blueprint Schools Network is a national nonprofit organization that promotes educational equity and improves life outcomes for students by operating the Blueprint Math Fellows Program. The Math Fellows Program is an intensive, daily, in-school tutoring program that provides additional academic support for students in our partner schools. We seek to build students' math skills and confidence so that they achieve academic success and enjoy learning math! Our programs are designed to fit the needs of each school. Blueprint partners with public school districts and charter school networks across the country (East St. Louis (IL), Oakland (CA), Phoenix (AZ), Redwood City (CA), Richmond (CA), Washington (DC).

Core Values and Attributes
Blueprint's core values are:

• Place students and schools first
• Act with integrity
• Achieve results
• Value diversity
• Collaborate
• Act with humility
  

About The Blueprint Math Fellows Program

The Blueprint Math Fellows Program provides intensive, small group math tutoring to students as part of their regular school day and/or after school. Tutorial sessions address gaps in foundational mathematics knowledge and promote each student's ability to problem solve, think critically, and access grade-level coursework. Tutorial groups are small and personalized. Each tutor, known as a "Math Fellow," leads tutorial sessions that are 30-60 minutes long, highly structured, and research-based.

Description & Scope of Services Requested

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Grant Writer to partner with the Blueprint team on a contract basis. As a Grant Writer, you will play a pivotal role in securing funding and resources to support the continued growth and success of our Math Fellows Program. Your expertise in crafting compelling grant proposals will directly impact our organization's ability to advance our mission - to promote educational equity and improve life outcomes for students. You will work closely with the Blueprint team to gather pertinent data and information that can be utilized in grant applications, ensuring that proposals reflect our mission and align with funding criteria. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional writing skills, a strong understanding of grant funding processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Your contributions will not only support our financial goals but also foster partnerships with funders/organizations dedicated to furthering educational initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a difference in the field of education.

Requested Scope of Services

* Research and identify potential grant opportunities that align with Blueprint's mission and objectives.

* Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals to secure funding from philanthropic, governmental (including federal and state grant proposals and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)/Invitations to Bid (ITBs) from school districts and state departments of education), and other funding sources.

* Collaborate with Blueprint team members to gather data and insights necessary for grant applications; set up tools/systems to effectively retain and leverage data and insights for future grant applications.

* Ensure compliance with all grant funding regulations and reporting requirements throughout the grant cycle.

* Maintain a comprehensive calendar of grant deadlines and manage timely submissions of proposals and reports; attend bidder conferences and grant application training sessions hosted by funders, as applicable and as requested.

* Prepare reports on outcomes and impacts as required by funders.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Education, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

* Proven experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of securing funding.

* Strong understanding of the grant application process and familiarity with various funding agencies; experience with AmeriCorps and/or government grants preferred but not required.

* Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

* Ability to conduct thorough research and analyze and synthesize information into compelling grant proposals.

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively, track document sharing/version control and ability to assemble final proposal packages and enter/upload key documents on funder-designated portals, as applicable.

* Proficient with Google Suite products to support collaborating remotely and meeting via Google Meet and Zoom.

* Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling collaboration with stakeholders and building strong relationships.