Grant Writer

CONTRACT GRANT WRITER

Short-term contract work, next 3-4 months 

(with the possibility of extension or part-time employment) 

WEBSITE: https://grip-traininginstitute.org

GRIP [Guiding Rage Into Power] Training Institute is seeking a highly skilled and mission motivated Grant Writer.

Your primary responsibility will be to research, write, and submit grant proposals to various funding organizations and foundations. Working closely with our Development Director, you will collaborate to develop compelling grant applications that align with our mission and programs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO IN THE NEXT 3-4 MONTHS

• Understand the history, structure, objectives, and financial needs of the organization.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of our organization's programs and initiatives to effectively communicate their impact and outcomes.
• Gather material and write three high-quality, persuasive boilerplate proposals for veterans, womens and victim/survivors reports due this summer/fall for 12 foundations, spanning the work of the last 12 months 
• Procure supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization. 
• Research and identify 2-3 new funding ounces from foundation or government sources and put together targeted proposals.
• Analyze and track data and report on project outcomes in measurable ways to demonstrate program success in grant applications 

WHO YOU ARE AND KEYS TO SUCCESS (the must-haves)

To be successful in this role, you will excel in these areas:

• Proven experience as a grant writer, preferably in the non-profit sector, with a successful track record of securing funding.
• You are an excellent writer/editor with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner, demonstrating knowledge of social justice issues and a passion to promote equity.  
• Ability to put together material to demonstrate the compelling stories that make a case for funding our work, using both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities and gather data for grant applications. 
• You are passionate about the work we do and the work of raising money: You will resonate deeply with the work of restorative justice inside prisons.  Our organization is about transforming lives and you will likely have a sense of introspection and practices of self-reflection. We work hard to live what we teach and are looking for someone who can engage as a part of our team. You also love raising money and have experience already in a non-profit (or business development) setting..
• You are detail-oriented, seek accuracy in the process of writing a strong, compelling proposal and meet deadlines. In this role, you will be creating proposals and reports that will be shared with existing and prospective funders. 
• You can work with a wide range of different people. You can comfortably collaborate with people from all walks of life, including high net-worth individuals, formerly incarcerated people, government officials, and a staff team with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

CONTRACTING DETAILS 

• This is a contract-based position with a flexible schedule, requiring approximately 15 hours per week.
• The contract duration will be 3 to 4 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.
• The contractor will work remotely but should be available for occasional in-person meetings at our office in Berkeley, CA.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

1. A cover letter highlighting your experience in grant writing and your passion for social justice.
2. A comprehensive resume detailing your relevant skills and professional background.
3. Two writing samples of previous grant proposals you have authored.
4. Contact information for three professional references.

Rate: $50-70/hour depending on experience and effectiveness 

Please email your application materials ASAP to veronica@insight-out.org. 

Materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis until July 21, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

THE GRIP TRAINING INSTITUTE

GRIP’s mission is to create the personal and systemic change to turn violence and suffering into opportunities for learning and healing. 

Our flagship program, GRIP (Guiding Rage Into Power), is a one-year, intensive program that guides incarcerated people through a journey of deep transformation and accountability. GRIP is a proven model for incarcerated people’s rehabilitation and healing, developed over 24 years in the California State prisons by founder Jacques Verduin, in collaboration with thousands of life-sentenced (with parole) incarcerated people.

GRIP’s perspective and the title of our 200-page coursebook is “Leaving Prison Before You Get Out.” ™ Together we learn that being free it’s not just about finding oneself on the other side of a prison gate; it’s not just a geographic fact. At the heart of being free is not where you are, but who you are. We believe that nobody was born armed and dangerous, that violence is learned and that it is a tragic expression of an unmet need. Therefore, it can also be unlearned; GRIP’s methodology facilitates unlearning violent behavior to replace it with an attitude of insight, compassion and service.