Temp Foundations Grant Writer

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Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Grant Writer position develops persuasive proposals, reports, and donor communications using exceptional creative writing and editing skills. This role requires a keen ability to write concisely while maintaining an emotionally engaging narrative that aligns with our mission.

• Develop compelling storytelling elements to engage funders and highlight the organization’s impact
• Edit and refine existing content to improve clarity, tone, and effectiveness
• Research and synthesize complex information into clear, donor-friendly language
• Effectively communicate with internal department leads to gather information and content for donor engagements
• Research and identify potential foundations, conducting in-depth prospect screenings to support the Foundation Relations Manager and department representatives
• Engage in strategic outreach, including calling and writing to prospects to gather key contact information and connect with foundation leadership

• Perform other duties as assigned, including development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (printed pieces, voice work, photography, video, music, etc.) for distribution in all media and formats worldwide, benefiting Focus on the Family.

• Office environment

Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, pursues the Great Commission, is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a Christ-like attitude, adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith, and engages in Christian ministry.

• Outgoing and personable with people, both face‑to‑face and over the telephone, detail oriented.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (English, Communications, Journalism) preferred
• 2–4 years of experience in creative writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Canva preferred

• Remarkable written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional ability to write concisely while maintaining a compelling narrative
• Strong editing skills with an eye for clarity, tone, and impact
• Extreme accuracy and attention to detail required
• Innovative, proactive, and creative problem solver
• Excellent conversational, human relations, and telephone skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities; flexible
• Ability to meet high‑capacity workload and deadlines
• Ability to work with limited supervision

$28.00 to $32.25

• Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Please identify the minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and ensure your resume includes all relevant experience. Submit a current resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton Life Lock  Coverage
• Legal Shield/d Coverage
• AFLAC
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week receive all above benefits plus:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for Sick Time, Bookstore Discount, and Fitness Center.

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by December 31, 2025; the posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is January 20, 2026.

Posting date:
December 22, 2025

Un-posting date: ongoing until filled

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