Salary Range
$40,000 – $78,000
Job Outlook
6% growth through 2032
Education
Bachelor's in English, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or related field
Work Settings
Remote, Hybrid
About This Career
Grant Writers research funding opportunities and write compelling proposals to secure grants from government agencies, foundations, and corporations for non-profit organizations and institutions.
Top Skills
Grant writingResearchBudget developmentNarrative writingCompliance reportingProject management
Typical Responsibilities
- Research and identify grant opportunities
- Write grant proposals and applications
- Develop program budgets for proposals
- Manage grant reporting requirements
- Maintain grant calendar and deadlines
- Collaborate with program staff on proposals
Common Certifications
✓ GPC (Grant Professional Certified)✓ CFRE
Career Progression
1
Grant Assistant
0-2 years experience
2
Grant Writer
2-5 years experience
3
Senior Grant Writer
5-10 years experience
4
Director of Development
10+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
grant writingproposal developmentfederal grantsfoundation fundingcompliance reportingbudget development
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Hiring Industries
Non-ProfitsUniversitiesHospitalsGovernmentResearch Institutions
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