Grant Writer

You are highly organized, collaborative, and excel at crafting compelling narratives that inspire support. You thrive in a cross-functional environment, understand project management basics, and are eager to leverage technology and AI tools to enhance your writing. You are invested in recovery from substance use disorder and believe in the power of community. If you’re committed to reducing the stigma around sobriety and want to use your writing skills to create positive change, we want to hear from you! 

This is a remote position, ideally based in the Denver, CO area. 

The Grant Writer will play a key role in supporting the organization’s fundraising efforts by researching, writing, and coordinating grant proposals and other fundraising communications. You’ll join a dynamic, creative environment that values personal and professional growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and Identify Funding Opportunities: Conduct prospect research to identify grant opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and programs. 
• Write and Develop Grant Proposals: Craft clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials for foundations, corporations, and government agencies. 
• Prepare and Submit Grant Reports: Gather data and collaborate with internal teams to prepare timely, accurate, and compelling reports demonstrating outcomes and compliance with funder requirements. 
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Programs, Digital Products, Marketing, Research, and Accounting to gather information and data needed for proposals and reports. 
• Leverage Technology: Use AI tools and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) to streamline research, writing, and reporting processes. 
• Maintain Accurate Records: Track proposals, deadlines, grant agreements, and reporting schedules to ensure clear documentation. 
• Stay Current: Keep up-to-date with fundraising trends, best practices, and relevant funding opportunities. 
• Support Development Team: Collaborate with the Development team to achieve fundraising goals and participate in team meetings and planning. 
• Other Duties as Assigned: Participate in occasional in-person retreats and contribute to other development activities as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion for the organization’s mission and commitment to fundraising success. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience writing and editing fundraising materials, with a focus on grant writing.
• Demonstrated success leveraging technology/AI to support efficient and effective writing.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive copy—and to maintain meticulous attention to detail when working with quantitative data and reporting grant deliverables.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and communicate with empathy, active listening, and self-awareness.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Commitment to racial and social justice, with a desire to apply anti-racism and anti-oppression principles.
• Ability to work a 9-5 schedule in your time zone with some flexibility.
• Willingness to travel 1-2 times per year if needed.

PREFERENCES

We welcome all great applicants to apply even if you don't have all these preferred attributes

• Lived experience as a peer in recovery.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana).
• Bilingual abilities, preferably Spanish.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• $69,000 - $76,000 annually
• 403(b) retirement plan with 4% match
• Paid time off (vacation/sick days/skill enhancement days)
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Opportunity to join employee resource groups (ERGs) and participate in a mentor program
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Optional pet insurance

ABOUT US

The Phoenix's mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live. Through activities such as CrossFit, book clubs, rock climbing, art socials, yoga, and meditation, participants build confidence, self-respect, and community. The Phoenix offers free programs, both in person and online, for anyone with 48 hours of sobriety. Since 2006, we have served hundreds of thousands of individuals with the help of thousands of volunteers across the country.

At The Phoenix, we welcome people from all backgrounds and strive to create a healing-centered environment that allows everyone to bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We seek to create a workplace environment that accurately reflects the diverse communities we serve. We understand that voices of varied experiences and perspectives are central to our mission and our impact. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.