Grant Writer

The Institute for Justice (IJ) seeks an experienced writer to join our fundraising team as a Grant Writer and be part of our dynamic, fast-paced, and multi-faceted development program as we work to raise the Instituteu2019s $50+ million budget annually. The successful candidate will enjoy using their exceptional writing skills to create compelling proposals, reports, and other materials to attract and maintain a robust portfolio of foundations that will invest in IJu2019s mission to end widespread abuses of government power and protect the constitutional rights of everyday people as they pursue their American Dream. Responsibilities: + Draft, revise, and produce high-quality proposals, reports, and other communicationsu00a0u00a0 + Manage and grow a significant portfolio of high-dollar general operating and project-specific grantsu00a0 + Identify and follow through on new foundation supportu00a0 + Review grant deliverables to ensure that the Institute is on track to meet all promised outputs and outcomes; track and update progress through the life cycle of the grantu00a0 + Identify top growth prospects in your funding portfolio; develop and execute a strategy to increase donor supportu00a0 Qualifications:u00a0 + Proven ability to distill complex information into easy-to-understand, persuasive narrativesu00a0 + Strong philosophical commitment to promoting individual liberty and challenging government abuseu00a0 + Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize, problem-solve, and meet deadlinesu00a0 + Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing error-free worku00a0 + Ability to build relationships with staff, donors, and othersu00a0 + Command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)u00a0 + Ability to handle confidential information with discretionu00a0 + Familiarity with Salesforce is a plusu00a0 Benefits: + Hybrid work schedule + Flexible work hours with our core business hours of 10am and 4pm + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (IJ covers 100% of individual premiums) + Free Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life insurance plans + HSA employer contributions + 401(k) with employer matches + Smart casual dress code with casual Fridays + Generous PTO package of accruing sick and vacation hours in addition to a paid personal day and floating and traditional holidays To Apply: To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter detailing how your experience will ensure success in this position along with two to three brief writing samples of 2- to 3-pages each (letters of inquiry and excerpts of redacted proposals or grant reports are encouraged).u00a0 Salary is commensurate with experience. IJ is an equal opportunity employer. Donu2019t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At IJ we value a diverse workplace, so if youu2019re excited about this role but your past experience doesnu2019t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. To learn more about our culture and benefits, visit our Working at IJ page. No phone calls please. #LI-Hybrid Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2025-12-08