Grants Officer (Contract)

Organization: Youth RISE Foundation

Location: Remote (United States)

Schedule: Flexible | Approximately 5–10 hours per week

Position Type: Independent Contractor

About Youth RISE Foundation

Youth RISE Foundation (Resources • Inspiration • Service • Empowerment) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community impact initiatives.

We are seeking an experienced Grants Officer to help identify funding opportunities, develop competitive grant proposals, and support the Foundation's long-term fundraising strategy.

Overview

The Grants Officer is responsible for researching grant opportunities, preparing compelling proposals, managing grant submissions, and supporting post-award reporting. This role works closely with executive leadership and program teams to secure funding that advances the Foundation's mission and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Research local, state, federal, corporate, and private foundation grant opportunities.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and letters of inquiry.
• Develop grant budgets in collaboration with leadership.
• Maintain a grants calendar and track application deadlines.
• Coordinate supporting documents required for grant submissions.
• Prepare grant reports and monitor reporting requirements.
• Build relationships with grantmakers and funding partners.
• Collaborate with program leadership to develop funding strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintain accurate grant records and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, business, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or proposal management.
• Strong research, writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Experience preparing successful grant applications is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Why Join Youth RISE Foundation?

• Help secure funding that directly supports programs for youth and young adults.
• Work alongside an experienced executive leadership team.
• Contribute to the growth of an innovative national nonprofit.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Opportunity for an ongoing contract based on organizational needs and performance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a brief cover letter, and, if available, one or two examples of successful grant proposals or other professional writing samples.

Youth RISE Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and young adults through leadership development, mentorship, education, workforce readiness, healthcare career exploration, civic engagement, and community partnerships. What sets us apart is our commitment to building opportunities from the ground up. Our team collaborates across education, healthcare, business, government, and the nonprofit sector to create innovative programs that produce measurable community impact. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture where every team member has the opportunity to contribute ideas, grow professionally, and help shape the future of an organization dedicated to creating lasting change for the next generation.