Grant Writer & Philanthropic Researcher
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity
About JGO
The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is a dynamic organization dedicated to enriching the experience of Jewish graduate students on over 150+ campuses. We provide support through Jewish programming, funding initiatives, and access to speakers across various professions and specialties. By fostering a vibrant community for post-graduate students, we ensure the next generation of Jewish professionals remains connected and inspired.
We are looking for a strategic and highly organized Freelance Grant Writer & Researcher to expand our funding portfolio during a period of significant growth. In this role, you will act as a bridge between JGO’s expansive campus impact and the philanthropic community. You will be responsible for the "full-cycle" grant process: from digging into 990s to finding obscured family offices to crafting sophisticated proposals that articulate why graduate-level engagement is a critical investment for the Jewish future.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Research:
Identify and vet potential funding partners, including Jewish family offices, private foundations, and regional Federations. - Proposal Development:
Write and submit compelling LOIs, grant applications, and sponsorship decks for JGO’s programming and professional speaker series. - Pipeline Management:
Build and maintain a systematic "Grant Calendar" to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements. - Donor Stewardship:
Assist in the creation of impact reports that demonstrate JGO’s value to our 150+ campus network. - Messaging:
Work with leadership to refine our "case for support," specifically highlighting our unique role in the professional/graduate student space.
- Track Record: 3+ years of experience in grant writing, with specific success in the Jewish philanthropic sector.
- Knowledge Base:
Familiarity with the major foundations supporting Jewish life and an understanding of the "Family Office" landscape. - Strong Voice:
Ability to write persuasively for a sophisticated audience of donors and board members. - Niche Expertise:
An understanding of the graduate/young professional demographic is a significant plus.
Please submit a brief cover letter or summary of your most significant "win" in the Jewish non-profit space.
- Two writing samples (preferably a successful grant proposal and an LOI).
- Your fee structure (Hourly rate or monthly retainer).
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