Contract Grant Writer, Southwest Detroit Envrionmental Vision

We are seeking a results\-oriented, high\-efficiency Grant Writer (Consultant) to maintain a steady funding pipeline by managing a high volume of output (approximately 1–3 grant submissions per week). In this role, you will own the beginning of the grant lifecycle—from prospect research through final submission—while maintaining rigorous documentation. You will work closely with our Executive Director, Program Staff, Finance Team, and Management Team to align proposals with organizational goals. **The Ideal Candidate:** * **A True Strategist:** You bring a proven track record and approach fundraising through a strategic lens, rather than just treating it as a writing task. * **Subject Matter Expert:** You have a deep understanding of the nuances of environmental justice and fiscal sponsorship. * **Highly Efficient:** You excel at time management, allowing you to maintain a consistent, rapid submission pace while keeping meticulous records. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * **High\-Volume Proposal Production:** Draft, edit, and submit 1–3 grant proposals, letters of interest (LOIs), or concept papers weekly. Collaborate with the Executive Director and program staff to translate complex environmental sustainability, water infrastructure, emission reductions, and youth programming concepts into compelling, fundable narratives. * **Submission Management:** Handle all technical aspects of submissions across various online portals, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely uploads of narratives, budgets, logic models, and supporting attachments. * **Pipeline \& Funding Research:** Actively research local, state, and federal funding opportunities that support environmental justice, climate justice, movement\-building, grassroots organizing, and capacity building. Filter opportunities to ensure they match our organizational capacity and mission before pursuing. * **Fiscal Sponsorship Navigation:** Manage applications and correspondence that require coordination with a fiscal sponsor, ensuring all compliance measures are met. * **Tracking \& Library Maintenance:** Maintain a comprehensive tracker of all submitted proposals, reporting deadlines, and funder communications. Maintain an organized digital library of standard grant support documents (resumes, board/staff lists, IRS forms, 501(c)(3\) letters, insurance certs, and standard boilerplate language). **QUALIFICATIONS** * **Proven Success:** A documented grant win rate of 50% or higher. * **Subject Matter Expertise:** Extensive writing experience in Environmental Justice \& Sustainability, Climate Resilience, Water Advocacy/Infrastructure, and Youth Programming. * **Sector Experience:** Background in movement\-building, grassroots policy advocacy, and working with national coalitions to drive policy change. * **Fiscal Sponsorship:** Previous experience managing grants for fiscally sponsored projects. * **Volume Experience:** Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and to submit proposal