Writer-Researcher Freelance - Smarter Good

Description:
Organization Description:
Smarter Good is an innovative global services firm for social sector organizations - a for-profit company with a strong social mission and focus on systemic change. Our clients are social entrepreneur-led nonprofit organizations with measurable impact and a unique theory of change. We create more impact by scaling their solutions to the size of the need, helping solve our world's most intractable problems. Our clients focus on a spectrum of issues including: design for impact, maternal health, impact sourcing, economic empowerment, media, girls’ education, disaster preparedness and social entrepreneurship acceleration. Smarter Good is led by Jane Leu, an award-winning social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow and winner of BYU’s Social Innovator of the Year Award in 2015.
Job Description:
Writer-Researchers will analyze data and apply strategic thought to create compelling grant proposals, reports and other program-related content in line with client requirements and in keeping with Smarter Good’s standards. The ideal candidate will possess a global mindset and a commitment to helping social sector organizations around the world scale their impact. The post will be freelance, interacting closely with our team in Manila in the Philippines.
REQUIREMENTS
The position will require successful applicants to:
 Work with teammates to:
 Conduct in-depth research to identify potential donors, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies
 Build on the data generated by research to craft effective, fact-based potential funder reports and approach strategies
 Craft strategic content, including email outreach material, to help clients cultivate strong relationships with funders
 Write applications for grant funding and manage submissions
 Further strengthen the relationship between clients and funders by helping write grant reports
 Create other products to enhance funder relationships, including quarterly and annual reports and impact stories
 Meet all deadlines with a consistently high level of quality and attention to detail, in conformance with company standards and client requirements

Qualifications:
Desired Skills and Experience:
 At least two (2) years of full-time business or technical writing experience
 A degree from a top university
 A strong command of technical American English, with excellent grammatical standards and solid writing skills
 Experience and/or genuine interest in international development, social entrepreneurship and the nonprofit sector – grant proposal writing experience preferred
 A flair for the creative with an analytical approach
 The capability to think and work with minimal supervision, combined with the ability to work well in teams and to be open to peer-sharing and brainstorming
 Integrity and strong work ethic
Reporting Responsibilities: Writer-Researchers will be assigned to a team that serves 4-6 client organizations. Writer-Researchers will report to the Development Manager who leads that team.
Hours, commitment and compensation:
Writer-Researchers will work at least 10 hours per week and make a minimum six month commitment to the role. While the work can be done at any time, the position may require some evening hours to overlap with team meetings held during the Manila work day.

Salary:
starts at $15/hour with the possibility of an increase after the completion of six months.

Apply:
Please use this link to apply online:
https://smarter-good.workable.com/jobs/53365