About Write the World, Inc.
Write the World, Inc. is a mission-driven 501(c)(3) organization that fosters the development of young writers around the world. Through an innovative online platform, we offer monthly writing competitions; creative writing and college essay workshops; AI literacy tools; and educational resources that help teenagers develop strong literacy and communication skills within a safe, supportive global community of peers and educators. Since its founding in 2012, Write the World has served more than 140,000 teenagers and teachers in 190 countries. In 2025, young writers published over 50,000 creative written works, across genres, on the Write the World platform. With an operating budget between $1.5 – $2.0M and a committed, agile team of 80+ staff and volunteers, Write the World impacts youth by inspiring them to find, explore, and share their stories.
Position Summary
Write the World, Inc. seeks an experienced and results-driven Grant Writer to join our team on a part-time basis. This role requires more than exemplary writing abilities. We seek a strategic thinker and proactive fundraiser who brings a proven track record of securing significant grant funding and establishing a strong network of funder relationships in education, arts, youth development, and/or related sectors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for crafting compelling letters of interest, grant proposals, and reports, as well as identifying and evaluating new funding opportunities. This individual will play a key role in expanding Write the World’s grant portfolio to support the growth and sustainability of our global youth writing programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Proposal Development and Submission – 75% of role
- Draft and edit high-quality letters of interest (LOIs), grant proposals, and supporting documents tailored to each potential grantor.
- Collaborate with internal staff to gather data, program information, and stories that illustrate Write the World’s impact in ways tailored to each funding opportunity
- Ensure the timely submission of all application materials, adhering to funder guidelines and deadlines. Backward-map successful application timelines to allow reasonable runways for internal staff to support drafting, revision, and submission (e.g., gather data and budget reports, edit programmatic narratives.)
2. Prospect Identification and Strategy – 15% of role
- Use grant prospecting tools to identify and assess the viability of potential funding opportunities aligned with Write the World’s mission, programs, and strategic goals
- Maintain and expand a robust, prioritized pipeline of funding prospects to support Write the World’s overall operations, as well as its individual programs
- Coordinate and attend pre-submission conversations between Write the World’s Executive Team and prospective funders to align proposals with funders’ priorities
4. Reporting and Stewardship – 10%
- Once funding is secured, support the preparation of interim and final grant reports, in coordination with relevant staff
- Track grant progress, submission status, reporting deadlines, and outcomes using appropriate tools, calendars, or systems, in consultation with Write the World’s Executive Committee
- Foster long-term relationships with funders through thoughtful follow-up, communication, and updates, in collaboration with Write the World’s social impact marketing team
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants, with a portfolio of awarded proposals in education, literacy, arts, youth development, and/or related sectors
- Extensive experience identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities, including unsolicited proposals
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- High degree of initiative, creativity, collaboration, and self-direction, with the ability to consistently manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Familiarity with youth development, education, global literacy, and/or writing-related initiatives and their current status in the philanthropic landscape
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field is a plus
Position Details
- Part-Time: Estimated 10-20 hours per week
- Remote: Candidates may be located anywhere, with availability required for virtual meetings across time zones (Write the World’s team is primarily based in the Eastern Time Zone). For candidates in greater Boston, we offer the option of hybrid work from our Cambridge, MA office.
- Contract Worker or Employee: Dependent on the candidate’s work portfolio and legal/organizational considerations
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Application Instructions
In addition to the Handshake application, iterested applicants should submit the following materials to Brittany Collins, Director of Education, at brittany@writetheworld.org:
- 2-3 writing samples of successful grant proposals and a summary of significant awarded grants, including funder name and amount secured
- Candidates who progress to the final round will be asked to provide the names and contact information of 2-3 professional references
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
