Current Job Posting
| Open Date | Tuesday, 14 July 2026 |
| Close Date | Friday, 31 July 2026 |
| Min Pay | $30 |
| Max Pay | $30 |
| Rate Type | Hourly |
| Employee Type | Part Time |
| Location | Bozeman |
| Travel Required | No |
| Link to Job Posting | https://www.indeed.com/job/grants-writer-195d777e825c52e1 |
Job Description
*Cover letter required*
Position Overview
Job Title: Grants Writer
Supervisor: Executive Director
Team: Development
Status: Part time (20 hours per week)
Classification: Non-Exempt, Remote
Salary: Hourly wage, commensurate with experience
Start Date: July 27, 2026
About Thrive
Thrive is a Bozeman, Montana nonprofit organization that believes when families are strong, children succeed, and communities thrive. Our mission is to ensure all children have every opportunity to grow, succeed, and become valuable members of our community through programs that engage parents and empower children. Thrive has earned a commendable reputation within our community over the past 40 years, consistently garnering the trust and support of donors, community members, and stakeholders for our impactful programs.
Summary of Position
The Grants Writer plays an important role on the Development team, further Thive’s grant awards as part of its revenue portfolio. Excellent writing skills, strong organization, project management, and attention to deadlines are critical for this position.
A strong belief in Thrive’s mission is integral to success in this position. All aspects of this work align with Thrive’s culture of philanthropy and its values.
Position Responsibilities
With the Executive Director and Systems Manager, oversee grants system that typically generates $300,000 yearly in awards
Prospect new grant opportunities weekly using various digital tools
Keep source documents about Thrive’s mission, impact, programs, organizational structure, and finances up to date and organized for regular access
With the Executive Director and Systems Manager, select grants to pursue and outline roadmap to project completion
Draft all narratives for grant applications, using source documents, prior applications, and minimal AI tools so that submissions read with authenticity and reflect a unique piece of writing submitted to no other grantor
Draft reports about use of funds from previous awards, communicating to grantors how funds furthered the Thrive mission
Steward the organization’s grants data base account, with support from the Systems Manager
Core Competencies at this Organization
Ability to work collaboratively on a team as well as the motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to work in a professional manner with a high degree of discretion
Skills in knowing one’s own strengths and having the ability to recognize strengths in others
Great time management skills, including the ability to communicate progress on a project and meet deadlines
Passion for supporting the Thrive mission and representing the organization in a positive manner
Education, Training, Experience & Certification Requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Past experience writing grant proposals with a high degree of success
Preferred But Not Required:
Experience working in nonprofit arena
Formal education in Business, English, Communications
Knowledge of Salesforce and Instrumentl software systems
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Salary & Benefits
This position pays a competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience. It also includes:
Paid time off
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Virginia Hanson
vhanson@allthrive.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thrive is an equal opportunity employer that complies with US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rules and regulations. The organization is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, age, disability or other non-merit characteristics. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and needs.
Position Overview
Job Title: Grants Writer
Supervisor: Executive Director
Team: Development
Status: Part time (20 hours per week)
Classification: Non-Exempt, Remote
Salary: Hourly wage, commensurate with experience
Start Date: July 27, 2026
About Thrive
Thrive is a Bozeman, Montana nonprofit organization that believes when families are strong, children succeed, and communities thrive. Our mission is to ensure all children have every opportunity to grow, succeed, and become valuable members of our community through programs that engage parents and empower children. Thrive has earned a commendable reputation within our community over the past 40 years, consistently garnering the trust and support of donors, community members, and stakeholders for our impactful programs.
Summary of Position
The Grants Writer plays an important role on the Development team, further Thive’s grant awards as part of its revenue portfolio. Excellent writing skills, strong organization, project management, and attention to deadlines are critical for this position.
A strong belief in Thrive’s mission is integral to success in this position. All aspects of this work align with Thrive’s culture of philanthropy and its values.
Position Responsibilities
With the Executive Director and Systems Manager, oversee grants system that typically generates $300,000 yearly in awards
Prospect new grant opportunities weekly using various digital tools
Keep source documents about Thrive’s mission, impact, programs, organizational structure, and finances up to date and organized for regular access
With the Executive Director and Systems Manager, select grants to pursue and outline roadmap to project completion
Draft all narratives for grant applications, using source documents, prior applications, and minimal AI tools so that submissions read with authenticity and reflect a unique piece of writing submitted to no other grantor
Draft reports about use of funds from previous awards, communicating to grantors how funds furthered the Thrive mission
Steward the organization’s grants data base account, with support from the Systems Manager
Core Competencies at this Organization
Ability to work collaboratively on a team as well as the motivation and ability to work independently
Ability to work in a professional manner with a high degree of discretion
Skills in knowing one’s own strengths and having the ability to recognize strengths in others
Great time management skills, including the ability to communicate progress on a project and meet deadlines
Passion for supporting the Thrive mission and representing the organization in a positive manner
Education, Training, Experience & Certification Requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Past experience writing grant proposals with a high degree of success
Preferred But Not Required:
Experience working in nonprofit arena
Formal education in Business, English, Communications
Knowledge of Salesforce and Instrumentl software systems
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Salary & Benefits
This position pays a competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience. It also includes:
Paid time off
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Virginia Hanson
vhanson@allthrive.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thrive is an equal opportunity employer that complies with US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rules and regulations. The organization is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, age, disability or other non-merit characteristics. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and needs.
