Freelance Grant Reviewer/Editor

Responsibilities

• Review completed grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and related application materials.
• Provide substantial, actionable feedback to strengthen the proposal’s content and overall effectiveness.
• Evaluate whether proposals clearly communicate the organization’s mission, need, proposed activities, anticipated outcomes, and use of funds.
• Confirm that responses fully address the funder’s questions, priorities, requirements, and evaluation criteria.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, unsupported claims, unclear language, and areas requiring additional information.
• Recommend revisions that improve clarity, organization, flow, tone, and persuasiveness.
• Edit for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, consistency, and adherence to word or character limits.
• Review supporting information for consistency with the proposal narrative.
• Preserve the organization’s voice while helping present its work in a clear and compelling manner.
• Communicate feedback respectfully and constructively to grant writers and project stakeholders.
• Complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.

You May Be a Great Fit If You:

• Demonstrate professional experience reviewing and editing grant proposals.
• Have a strong understanding of effective grant structure, funder expectations, and nonprofit terminology.
• Have the ability to provide substantive content feedback—not solely proofreading or copyediting.
• Have exceptional editing, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Are able to identify weaknesses in a proposal and offer specific recommendations for improvement.
• Show excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet firm deadlines.
• Are comfortable working with faith-based organizations and reviewing content that incorporates Christian beliefs, language, and mission.
• Are able to work independently while communicating clearly with writers, consultants, and internal team members.
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Word, including Track Changes and comments.

You Will Thrive in This Role if You:

• Have experience reviewing grants for Christian ministries, churches, or other faith-based nonprofit organizations.
• Are familiar with proposals submitted to private foundations, corporate foundations, and government funders.
• Show experience reviewing program narratives, organizational background information, goals, outcomes, budgets, and evaluation plans.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.

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