Freelance Grant Writer & Fundraising Consultant

<p>Help us unlock funding for education, employment, and social impact initiatives.</p><p>At Startupistan Impact Ventures gUG, we develop and scale initiatives that connect education, digital skills, and employment opportunities, particularly for underserved communities.</p><p>Our work spans digital education, AI skills, workforce development, and international talent pathways. We collaborate with businesses, educational institutions, and international organizations to turn innovative ideas into measurable social impact.</p><p>We're looking for an experienced Freelance Grant Writer & Fundraising Consultant to help us identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and secure grants to expand our impact.</p><h2>What you'll do</h2><ul><li>Funding research: Identify relevant grant opportunities from foundations, corporate CSR programs, public funding institutions, and international donors.</li><li>Grant writing: Develop high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, expressions of interest, and grant applications.</li><li>Fundraising strategy: Build and maintain a pipeline of funding opportunities aligned with our mission and projects.</li><li>Proposal development: Translate project ideas into compelling narratives, budgets, logical frameworks, and measurable impact indicators.</li><li>Donor engagement: Support outreach, partnership development, and communication with prospective funders.</li><li>Application management: Coordinate submission requirements, deadlines, supporting documentation, and follow-ups.</li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, or proposal development, ideally with a track record of successful applications.</li><li>Familiarity with European and international funding ecosystems, including foundations, corporate philanthropy, EU funding, and development cooperation.</li><li>Excellent written English; German is a strong advantage.</li><li>Experience in education, employment, digital inclusion, migration, or international development is particularly relevant.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and turn early-stage ideas into fundable projects.</li></ul><h2>What we offer</h2><ul><li>Flexible, remote freelance collaboration.</li><li>Opportunity to work on meaningful social impact initiatives in Germany and internationally.</li><li>Direct collaboration with the founding team.</li><li>Potential for a long-term partnership across multiple projects and funding opportunities.</li><li>Competitive compensation based on experience and scope.</li></ul><h2>Interested?</h2><p>Please send us:</p><ul><li>A short introduction and your relevant experience.</li><li>Examples of successful grant applications or funding secured.</li><li>Your freelance rates and availability.</li></ul><p>We're particularly interested in people who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution — identifying opportunities and actually getting strong applications submitted.</p><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>