The Grant Writer is an on-site or remote role responsible for identifying, researching, and securing funding opportunities that advance Favor International’s mission. This position develops compelling letters of inquiry, full grant proposals, and grant reports; manages grant-related records and calendars; and collaborates closely with on-site staff and leadership to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.

The Grant Writer will work with the rest of the Grant Services team to ensure high-quality submissions, effective grant management, timely communication, and strong alignment with Favor’s Christian mission and African ministry focus.

Reports To: Executive Director

Work Environment: On-site or remote, collaborative office setting with regular in-person meetings and coordination.

Research & Prospect Identification

- Study and understand Favor International’s history, programs, impact areas, and funding needs.

- Identify and research prospective foundations, agencies, and other funding sources aligned with Favor’s Christian mission and ministry priorities.

- Maintain and update a Master Grant Calendar tracking: Proposal and LOI deadlines, Submission dates and statuses, Reporting and renewal requirements, Key funder interactions and touchpoints

- Monitor trends and changes in the grant landscape, particularly within Christian and international development philanthropy.

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Grant Proposal Development

- Draft clear, compelling, and tailored: Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), Full grant proposals, Online grant applications

- Articulate Favor’s vision, mission, Christian values, and program impact effectively in all written materials.

- Collaborate in person with program and finance staff to: Gather narratives, program descriptions, outputs, and outcomes, Collect data, metrics, and impact stories, Develop and refine budgets and budget justifications aligned with funder guidelines

- Assemble and format all required attachments, including organizational documents, financials, and supplemental materials.

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Grant Reporting & Compliance

- Draft and submit timely, accurate grant reports that demonstrate use of funds, outcomes, and impact.

- Coordinate with internal teams to collect data, financials, stories, and documentation needed for reports.

- Ensure all proposals, reports, and communications adhere to funder guidelines, deadlines, and compliance expectations.

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Grant Management & Documentation

- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready grant files (digital and, where needed, physical), including: Proposals and LOIs, Award letters and agreements, Reports and correspondence

- Enter and update information in internal systems (e.g., CRM, grant tracker, spreadsheets) with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

- Support internal tracking of grant budgets, expenses, and allocations; prepare brief internal summaries for leadership as needed.

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Collaboration & Communication

- Work on-site with the Grant Services Director, Assistant Director of Grant Services, program leaders, finance, partner care, and marketing/communications teams.

- Coordinate with external partners and funders to: Clarify guidelines and requirements, Obtain templates and instructions, Confirm receipt of submissions and reports

- Provide clear, concise updates to internal stakeholders on: Upcoming deadlines, Submission status, Reporting and renewal timelines

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Planning, Strategy & Continuous Improvement

- Participate in on-site planning meetings to understand upcoming projects, funding gaps, and strategic priorities.

- Help align organizational needs with high-potential funding opportunities.

- Contribute to the development and refinement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for grant workflows.

- Provide proofreading and editing support for internal grant-related documents to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality.

Experience

- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in grant writing for nonprofit organizations, with a successful track record of securing funding.

- Experience with Christian-based, international, or global ministries strongly preferred.

- Familiarity with the full grant lifecycle: prospect research, proposal development, award management, and reporting.

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Knowledge

- Strong understanding of philanthropic foundations and standard grantmaking practices.

- Knowledge of grant compliance, reporting requirements, and funder expectations.

- Understanding of Christian nonprofit work and the unique nature of ministry-focused organizations.

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Skills

Writing & Communication:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to convey complex ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

- Strong editing and proofreading abilities with high attention to detail.

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Research & Analysis:

- Strong research skills for identifying and assessing prospective funders.

- Ability to synthesize program information and data into strategic, funder-ready narratives.

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Organization & Time Management:

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Strong time management and prioritization skills in a busy on-site environment.

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Technical Proficiency:

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).

- Experience with donor management and/or grant management systems (e.g. Blackbaud or similar CRM platforms).

- Familiarity with grants management tools such as Instrumentl or other prospecting platforms is a plus.

- Comfortable using shared drives and basic PDF/e-signature tools.

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Attributes

- Professional, proactive, and team-oriented; thrives in a collaborative, on-site office setting.

- Resourceful problem-solver who anticipates needs, offers solutions, and seeks process improvements.

- Consistent, reliable presence on-site with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.