About mRelief

mRelief is a tech nonprofit 501(c)3, that provides an easy-to-use platform through web and text messaging that helps people sign up for SNAP (food stamps) benefits. Our mission is to transform access to social services for the inherent dignity of all people. To date, we have connected more than 2,641,489 families to social services and unlocked an estimated $2.1+ billion in food benefits.

Our supporters include the Families and Workers Fund (a collaboration between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, and more), Y Combinator, the Walmart Foundation, and AARP Foundation, among others. Our partners include Share our Strength, Catholic Charities USA, affiliates of Feeding America, and the National Domestic Workers Alliance.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented part-time Grant Writer (Contractor) to join our team and play a key role in strengthening and expanding mRelief’s funding base. This is a six-month part-time contractor remote position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

As a Grant Writer at mRelief, you will research, write, and submit compelling proposals and reports to institutional and foundation funders, helping sustain and expand our mission to transform access to social services. You will collaborate closely with leadership and fundraising staff to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities and ensure timely submissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Research prospective foundations, corporations, and government grant opportunities.
• Write and edit high-quality grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.
• Reference the grants calendar to track deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
• Work cross-functionally with the team to gather relevant data, budgets, and impact stories.
• Monitor progress of submitted proposals and prepare required reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in grant writing, nonprofit fundraising, or related field.
• Proven success in securing grants from foundations, corporations, or government agencies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfort with financial documents and ability to translate budgets into narrative form.
• Experience with donor databases or CRMs (ex: HubSpot or similar) a plus.

Characteristics

• Deep passion for mRelief’s mission and values.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Clear and concise communicator across written and verbal channels.
• Mission-driven, creative, and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Commitment to data-driven decision making and continuous learning.

Compensation

This is a contractor role. The annual compensation range for this position is $25,000 - $30,000, commensurate with experience. Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits but will be engaged in meaningful, mission-driven work with flexibility to set their own schedule within agreed timelines.

Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. mRelief is an equal opportunity employer, which takes great pride in the diversity of its team. All candidates will be given equal consideration without respect to protected characteristics, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.