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About TechSoup

We believe in using technology for the greater good.

We’re a fully remote, diverse team, working from all parts of the world. We invite you to join us in our mission to build a dynamic bridge that leverages technology to enable connections and innovative solutions for a more equitable planet.

TechSoup is a global nonprofit social enterprise that connects NGOs with mission-critical resources worldwide. For over 30 years, we’ve been building partnerships with individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and governments across the globe. Together, we are committed to helping organizations grow via our unifying technology platform, resources, and connections. Those organizations, in turn, build a brighter future for tens of millions of people. We serve both the smallest and largest nonprofits around the world through sustainable, low-cost, self-service offers delivered at scale. To date, we have enabled more than 1.4 million organizations in over 230 countries and territories receive technology tools, resources, and funding with a retail value of more than $19.1 billion. We are constantly evolving.

As technology and global needs change, so do we. We’re creating new, community-driven platforms and mobile apps and are enhancing our offerings so that nonprofits have the resources they need to build a brighter future for their communities.

We’re innovators, leaders, influencers, social entrepreneurs, and technologists drawn together by a shared vision: to make the world a better place through technology. Join our global team.

About the Role

TechSoup is hiring part-time grant writers to help craft grant proposals and project reports to a wide range of funders, including institutional funders, government entities, and corporations. This is an exciting and flexible opportunity to contribute to a dynamic international social enterprise and leader in the “tech for good” space.

Grant writers will draft coherent, organized, and compelling written content, working in collaboration with TechSoup’s fundraising team and internal program stakeholders. Primary deliverables will include initial and final review drafts of funding proposals, concept papers, budget narratives, and strategic grant project reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and help to finalize high-quality and persuasive written content, following grant writing best practices for readability, consistency, format, and tone.
• Create draft content including project goal(s), objectives/outcomes/deliverables, implementation activities, timetables, and staffing descriptions.
• Develop draft charts and tables to support content as needed.
• Collaborate directly with TechSoup’s fundraising and program stakeholders to finalize proposals, reports, and related content.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in grant writing or comparable skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create well-crafted and professionally formatted written documentation.
• Ability to study and understand funder proposal requirements and alignment with TechSoup Programs, capabilities and operations .
• Ability to work independently to produce initial draft content as well as collaboratively with internal stakeholders to help finalize content.
• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to understand and follow processes.
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment and to consistently meet deadlines.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Comfortable with technology-based communication and project management tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google docs, Asana, Slack, and Box.
• Preferred: existing knowledge of—or an affinity for—nonprofit “tech for good” issues and trends.
• An understanding of “tech for good” issues in LATAM or APAC a plus.

Contract parameters (specifics to be finalized in Independent Contractor Agreement):

• This is a remote part-time contract position (1099). TechSoup will provide a master contract agreement, with a basic State of Work, outlining contract scope and hourly rate. For each grant proposal (as proposal needs arise), there will be an correspondent exhibit that outlining maximum # of hours allowed for the proposal.
• Work schedule to be determined per contractor but is highly flexible.
• Weekly hours are expected to range from 0 hours to 20 hours, depending on fundraising pipeline and contractor availability.

TechSoup Values

• Promote Trust: We listen to and learn from each other. We practice openness, collaboration, fairness, and sharing for the greater benefit of all.
• Show Courage: We step forward to create an open dialogue about complex issues and work together to forge ahead.
• Be Resourceful: We are problem solvers and constantly aim to find creative solutions to get the job done.
• Strive for an Equitable Planet: We are devoted to fostering respect, inclusion, and tolerance.
• Be Relevant: As global citizens in the changing landscape, we strive to better serve our communities, our colleagues and stakeholders, and the world at large.
• Inspire: We innovate and find new ways to create impact, to inspire, and to engage others.

TechSoup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.

The hourly range for this job is $45 an hour- $75 an hour. TechSoup determines hourly ranges based on role, level, and location. The range reflects the minimum and maximum targets for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Individual pay is determined by location and other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, business needs, and market demands.

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