Grant Writer

Job Title:

Grant Writer

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

On-site or Remote

Salary Range: $60,000–$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Favor International is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization transforming lives across unreached and underserved communities in Africa. Our vision is “Transformed hearts, Transform nations,” and our mission is to create lasting change through the power of the Gospel, mobilized prayer and discipleship, leadership development, local community-based problem solving, and public/private cooperation. We work alongside indigenous leaders in Uganda, South Sudan, Chad, and other nations in Northern Africa to provide spiritual and biblical guidance, humanitarian relief, educational initiatives, and economic development, all grounded in our Christian faith and Statement of Faith.

The Grant Writer is an on-site or remote role responsible for identifying, researching, and securing funding opportunities that advance Favor International’s mission. This position develops compelling letters of inquiry, full grant proposals, and grant reports; manages grant-related records and calendars; and collaborates closely with on-site staff and leadership to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities. The Grant Writer will work with the rest of the Grant Services team to ensure high-quality submissions, effective grant management, timely communication, and strong alignment with Favor’s Christian mission and African ministry focus.

Reports To:

Executive Director.

Work Environment:
On-site or remote, collaborative office setting with regular in-person meetings and coordination.

Study and understand Favor International’s history, programs, impact areas, and funding needs.

Identify and research prospective foundations, agencies, and other funding sources aligned with Favor’s Christian mission and ministry priorities.

Maintain and update a Master Grant Calendar tracking:

• Proposal and LOI deadlines
• Submission dates and statuses
• Reporting and renewal requirements
• Key funder interactions and touchpoints

Monitor trends and changes in the grant landscape, particularly within Christian and international development philanthropy.

Draft clear, compelling, and tailored:

• Letters of Inquiry (LOIs)
• Full grant proposal
• Online grant applications

Articulate Favor’s vision, mission, Christian values, and program impact effectively in all written materials.

Collaborate in person with program and finance staff to:

• Gather narratives, program descriptions, outputs, and outcomes
• Collect data, metrics, and impact stories
• Develop and refine budgets and budget justifications aligned with funder guidelines

Assemble and format all required attachments, including organizational documents, financials, and supplemental materials.

Draft and submit timely, accurate grant reports that demonstrate use of funds, outcomes, and impact.

Coordinate with internal teams to collect data, financials, stories, and documentation needed for reports.

Ensure all proposals, reports, and communications adhere to funder guidelines, deadlines, and compliance expectations.

Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready grant files (digital and, where needed, physical), including:

• Proposals and LOIs
• Award letters and agreements
• Reports and correspondence

Enter and update information in internal systems (e.g., CRM, grant tracker, spreadsheets) with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

Support internal tracking of grant budgets, expenses, and allocations; prepare brief internal summaries for leadership as needed.

Work on-site with the Grant Services Director, Assistant Director of Grant Services, program leaders, finance, partner care, and marketing/communications teams.

Coordinate with external partners and funders to:

• Clarify guidelines and requirements
• Obtain templates and instructions
• Confirm receipt of submissions and reports

Provide clear, concise updates to internal stakeholders on:

• Upcoming deadlines
• Submission status
• Reporting and renewal…