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MASSCreative 141 Tremont Street3rd Floor Boston, MA 02111

Date Posted:

August 26, 2026

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Part-Time

Grant Writer Description:

MASSCreative requests proposals for grant writing services for fiscal year 2027. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. MASSCreative works to build a more vibrant, connected, and equitable Massachusetts by advocating for a well-supported creative sector. Art, culture, and creativity are essential to healthymunities, civic engagement, and economic prosperity. We are a small team of effective and passionate individuals, supported by a statewide board of directors, who work at the intersection of public policy, advocacy, andmunity power-building for the creative sector. MASSCreative, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)anization and is affiliated with the MASSCreative Action Network, a 501(c)(4). The contracted grant writer will primarily support the 501(c)(3) but may support bothanizations, with responsibilities and time allocated in accordance with applicable nonprofit regulations. Our work is nonpartisan. The contracted work includes grant research, proposals, and applications for MASSCreative, Inc. general operating and programmatic support. Programmatic grant work may include, but is not limited to, soliciting support for MASSCreative's nonpartisan, civic engagement program "Create the Vote," webinar series, and emerging regional advocacy networks. The contractor may be asked to create proposals for future projects not identified in this RFP. The grant writer will work closely with the Director of External Relations and Development Operations Manager to achieve MASSCreative's fundraising goals around foundational and corporate support in FY27. We expect the scope of work to include the following: Information gathering to understand existing funding and to develop a case for support. Prospect research, including initial funder screening, to identify and prioritize potential sources of funding. Drafting of boilerplate grant proposals, cover letters, and letters of inquiry. Compilation and checklist of standard applicationponents/attachments frequently requested by grant funders. Customization and submission of proposals to potential funders based upon grants calendar. Maintaining a grants calendar to guide proposal development and submission. Rmendation for grants management process (reporting, cultivation, and stewardship) based upon best practice. Solicitation and incorporation of funder feedback into grant materials as possible and appropriate. Introduction to funder contacts (at screening, solicitation, or acceptance stages) to facilitate handoff of relationship to local contact. Project management of grant writing contracts. The budget for this position shall not exceed $10,000. MASSCreative seeks to hire a contractor for four consecutive monthly retainers at 72 hours/month. The preferred contract schedule is between October 2026 - January 2027. The contractor will invoice MASSCreative monthly and will bepensated uponpletion of their allotted hours per retainer. MASSCreative will mutually discuss and refine the scope of work with the selected applicant and shall negotiate a performance schedule that is suitable for both theanization and contractor.

Qualifications:

MASSCreative is seeking a grant writer with a proven track record in: Creatingplex proposals from diverse funding sources. Experience fundraising for advocacyanizations or projects. Background working with stakeholders in the creative sector.