Grant Writer

About Bridges Outreach Bridges Outreach works to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring by providing outreach, housing support, and essential resources to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across Union and Essex Counties. Position Overview Bridges Outreach is seeking a skilled and mission-driven Part-Time Grant Writer to support and grow our foundation, corporate, and government funding. This role will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, writing and submitting proposals, and managing grant reporting. The Grant Writer will work closely with the leadership and program teams to clearly communicate the impact of Bridges' work and help secure funding to expand services. This position is part-time (20-25 hours per week) with a flexible hybrid schedule, including some in-person meetings at our Summit, NJ office. Key Responsibilities Research and identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials Manage the grant calendar and ensure timely submissions and reporting Prepare grant reports and track outcomes with program staff Maintain accurate grant records and documentation Assist with proposal budgets and supporting materials Support stewardship and relationship management with funders Qualifications 3+ years of nonprofit grant writing experience Demonstrated success securing foundation or government grants Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines Ability to translate program outcomes and data into clear, compelling narratives Passion for work addressing homelessness and housing insecurity

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Summit, NJ 07901