Job Overview
Help us build something that changes lives.
Mosaic Minds Foundation is a growing nonprofit organization dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities and lifelong support for neurodivergent children, teens, adults, and their families. Through social groups, adaptive recreation, educational workshops, community partnerships, and future expansion, we are building one of Northern California’s leading neurodiversity-focused organizations.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Grant Writer with a proven track record of securing funding from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This individual will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, managing the grant submission process, and helping expand the Foundation’s impact.
This position works closely with the Director of Development & Community Partnerships and Executive Director to build a sustainable funding pipeline that supports current programs and future growth.
Responsibilities
• Research private, corporate, state, and federal grant opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an annual grant calendar.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
• Collaborate with leadership to gather program data, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate grant submissions and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare grant reports and required follow-up documentation.
• Maintain accurate grant records and tracking systems.
• Identify new funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Development & Community Partnerships to prioritize funding opportunities.
• Assist with funding strategies for new programs, capital projects, and organizational growth.
• Stay informed about nonprofit funding trends and grant opportunities.
QualificationsRequired
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional grant writing experience.
• Demonstrated success securing grant funding.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience preparing grant reports and compliance documentation.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with leadership.
Preferred
• Experience writing foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• Experience working with nonprofits serving children, families, education, disabilities, healthcare, or mental health.
• Familiarity with grant research databases.
• Experience with nonprofit CRM or grant management software.
• Experience supporting capital campaigns or organizational growth initiatives.
Skills
• Grant Writing
• Grant Research
• Proposal Development
• Technical Writing
• Editing & Proofreading
• Budget Collaboration
• Project Management
• Research & Analysis
• Time Management
• Organization
• Nonprofit Development
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace
Benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Remote work
• Opportunity to help build a growing nonprofit from the ground up
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven team
• Opportunities for advancement as the organization expands
Pay: $38.00 - $50.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote