Grant Writer (1099)

Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream | Danville, CA

Posted Date 5/06/2026
Description

Grant Writer (1099)

About Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

Always Dream is committed to impacting early literacy through fostering family engagement and building a love of reading. Our Always Reading program is about more than reading; we are building confidence in each child, nurturing the discovery of their unique voice, and inspiring them to dream bigger. Our program is a magical mix of fun and learning for the entire family because we know that reading isn’t just a skill – it’s a ticket to future academic success and a world of endless possibilities. Join us on this journey where we’re turning little bookworms into big dreamers, one story at a time.

Contract Grant Writer (1099)

We are seeking an experienced Grant Writer to support proposal development for a nonprofit focused on education, literacy, and family engagement.

This is a content-focused role — the primary responsibility is writing compelling, high-quality grant materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Write grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and grant reports
  • Translate program information into clear, persuasive narratives
  • Incorporate relevant data and updated research into need statements

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience writing successful grant proposals for education/literacy/family-focused nonprofits
  • Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
  • Ability to work from provided materials and direction (no prospecting or strategy required)
  • Open to leveraging an internal AI tool to support content development

Details:

1099 contract position

  • Rate: $75/hour, depending on experience
  • Flexible, project-based work

How to apply:

Please apply directly via Rippling.

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