Grant Writer & Grant Manager

Written Communication & Attention to Detail

Job Summary

The Grant Writer & Grant Manager will play a critical role in supporting DSGSH’s fundraising strategy by researching, writing, and managing grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about youth development and social justice, and who can produce high-quality proposals in a small, mission-driven organization. This is a part-time, contract position requiring approximately 5 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

• Research and identify new grant opportunities that align with DSGSH’s mission and priorities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports for funders.
• Maintain and update the organization’s grants calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Track and manage post-award reporting requirements and deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Founder & CEO to gather program data, impact metrics, and success stories for use in proposals and reports.
• Assist with preparing budgets and supporting documentation for grant submissions.
• Help build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders.

• Be part of a movement that’s changing lives and strengthening communities.
• Flexible, remote work schedule (5 hours per week).
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding nonprofit making real community impact.

If you’re a skilled writer with a passion for purpose, and you want to use your talents to fuel healing and hope, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your résumé, a brief cover letter, and a sample of a successful grant or proposal to dont with the subject line:
Grant Writer Application – [Your Name].

Don’t Shoot Guns, Shoot Hoops (DSGSH) is a nonprofit founded in 2022, dedicated to preventing gun violence by helping inner-city youth heal from trauma through basketball. We build strong personal connections with young individuals to address the root causes of violence and promote life skills essential for their growth. Supported by respected community members, DSGSH fosters open discussions to shift societal norms around firearm use and conflict resolution.