Pajama Program is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was founded in 2001. Our mission is to promote equitable
access to healthy sleep so all children can thrive. We believe a comforting bedtime routine sets the stage for
healthy sleep and a good night, which in turn helps children thrive because they wake up ready for a good day:
good nights are good days. Our core values are equity, impact, and community.
We focus our work on reaching children exposed to adversity in every state and Puerto Rico. To do this, we
distribute new pajamas and books through 4,000 Community Partners, which include shelters, foster-care
agencies, Head Start, and Title I schools; we engage a national network of volunteer Chapter Presidents to help
coordinate donations; we invite children to visit our Centers in New York City, Detroit, and Atlanta, virtually and,
when we can, in person; and we provide sleep health education programs to children, caregivers, and teachers.
Visit us at pajamaprogram.org.
The Grant Writer will report directly to the Chief Advancement Officer and serve as the lead development team
member on grant strategy and the application cycle (prospecting, writing, and submitting). This role will work
directly with other development staff to ensure awarded grants are recorded in our CRM and all deliverables are
managed with the stakeholder.
About you: You are an enthusiastic storyteller who is passionate about children and amplifying a mission through
grant writing. You know the Funder space and are on the pulse of any grant writing and funding trends. You love
being creative with proposals while being strategic. You know when to take a risk and reach for the stars for a
lifetime grant opportunity, but also know how to manage your time and build a grant portfolio that wins awards
with a range of revenue.
This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is a part-time, remote role. Average number of hours
per month: 40.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Prospect and build a well-organized portfolio of grant funder opportunities, prioritized by submission
date, likelihood and giving amount. - Draft and submit grant proposals (including supporting documents based on the funding requirements of
the organization). - Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
- Work directly with full-time Development staff to maintain positive relationships with fund providers and
other stakeholders. - Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities to the DevComm team and Board,
when needed.
Skills & Qualifications: - Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
- Ability to study and understand programs and funding requirements of the organization
- Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
- Ability to handle confidential matters with utmost integrity
- Detail-oriented approach to work with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also function as a team player who will
take initiative and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently - Personal commitment to, understanding of, and enthusiasm for Pajama Program’s mission and vision
- You are legally authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment
- Compensation range: $40-50/hour based on experience.
Interested candidates please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Pajama Program allows for a remote work environment.
Pajama Program is a Charity Navigator charity in an elite class of 1% of nonprofits with the highest
ranking for 12 consecutive years, and meets the Better Business Bureau’s 20 Charity Standards, the highest
ranking. Pajama Program is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disability - APPLY HERE