Grant Writer

Grant Writer

Ongoing role
J100796
At a glance

Skills

  • Copywriting / Journalism
  • Event management
  • Fundraising research / Bid writing
  • Market research
  • Advice / Advocacy

Where

Chelmsford, CM1 1GU
Mainly at home

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month, 1-3 hours / week, 3-7 hours / week or 7-15 hours / week

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Help secure vital funding for PrettyPowerful! As a Grant Writer, you’ll identify and apply for grants that support our mission to empower women of colour through workshops, support networks, and resources, helping us sustain and expand our impact.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a dedicated Grant Writer to join our team and play a key role in securing funds for PrettyPowerful. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Grant Research: Identify potential grant opportunities that align with PrettyPowerful’s mission and values.
  • Proposal Writing: Develop, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding for our workshops, support groups, and events.
  • Reporting: Work closely with team members to gather data, report on program outcomes, and communicate our impact to funders.

In this role, you will work closely with our Founder and Program Director to understand our funding needs and align our proposals with our mission to support women of colour. There is some flexibility, and if you have experience with corporate sponsorship or fundraising, we welcome your ideas and contributions in those areas.

What are we looking for?

Research Skills

Proficient at identifying, researching, and assessing grant opportunities aligned with the organisation’s mission.

Excellent Writing and Communication

Strong writing skills for creating compelling, clear, and persuasive grant proposals.

Ability to communicate the organisation’s impact effectively to potential funders.

Attention to Detail

Thorough in preparing, reviewing, and submitting accurate proposals with attention to requirements and deadlines.

Project Management

Organised and capable of managing multiple grant applications simultaneously and meeting submission deadlines.

Financial Literacy

Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting for creating realistic and accurate proposal budgets.

Interpersonal Skills

Strong relationship-building skills to connect with funding bodies, organisations, and internal stakeholders.

Adaptability and Flexibility

Willingness to adjust proposals to align with funder requirements and respond to feedback.

Analytical Skills

Ability to assess grant criteria, match them to organisational goals, and present a strong case for funding.

Proactive and Self-Motivated

Ability to work independently, proactively search for funding opportunities, and take ownership of the grant-writing process.

What difference will you make?

Your work as a Grant Writer will help PrettyPowerful secure essential funding to sustain and grow our programs, allowing us to reach more women of colour who need our support. With your help, we can continue to offer impactful workshops, support groups, and events that address key challenges such as employment, healthcare, mental health, and more.

Causes
  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
  • Children / families
  • Community safety / victim support / domestic violence
  • Counselling / advice
  • Education
  • Financial inclusion
  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Housing and homelessness
  • Human rights
  • Local / community
  • Mental health
  • Museums / heritage
  • Poverty relief
  • Training / employment support
  • Voluntary sector support
  • Women
  • Young people
  • Organisation type: 
    Not for profit

    At PrettyPowerful, our mission is to uplift, empower, and support women of colour, especially those facing systemic barriers in employment, healthcare, and access to critical support...