Grant Writer

Compensation: $3,000 total for the quarter

Location: Remote (Southern California preferred)

Potential to Extend: Yes (6–12 month contract based on fit and results)

Worthy Beyond Purpose is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit bringing mindfulness, meditation, and emotional regulation tools into schools and communities. Our work supports children, educators, and families in developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience—laying the foundation for calmer classrooms and healthier communities.

We are seeking an experienced, mission-aligned

Grant

Writer/Grant Strategistto support our fundraising growth during a 3-month trial period. This role is ideal for someone who is both strategic and heart-centered—able to identify aligned funding opportunities and translate our impact into compelling, funder-ready proposals.

• Identify and vet mission-alignedgrantopportunities (education, youth, SEL, mental health, mindfulness, prevention)
• Recommend whichgrants to pursue based on alignment and likelihood

• Prepare and submit2–4 high-qualitygrantapplications(depending on scope and deadlines)
• Customize proposals to reflect our voice, values, and impact
• Support refinement of coregrantlanguage (program descriptions, outcomes, organizational narrative)
• Provide strategic insight on positioning mindfulness and emotional well-being work for funders

• Create a simplegrantcalendarwith upcoming opportunities
• Provide recommendations for a longer-termgrantstrategy

• A clear and alignedgrantpipeline
• Multiplegrantsubmissions completed
• Strong communication and collaboration
• Mutual clarity on extending the partnership

• Proven experience securing foundation or institutionalgrants
• Skilled ingrantresearch, writing, and reporting
• Values-aligned with mindfulness, emotional well-being, and youth development
• Familiarity with California or Southern California funders a plus

• Strategic thinking over volume
• Alignment over mass submissions
• Clear communication and collaboration