Experienced Grant Writer & Strategic Funding Consultant

Job Title: Experienced Grant Writer & Strategic Funding Consultant

Organization: Puppy Water Entertainment Foundation

Location: Remote / California-Based Preferred

Job Type: Contract (with potential for long-term collaboration)

Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About Us:

Puppy Water Entertainment Foundation is a bold and emerging nonprofit focused on healing, advocacy, and impact through mental health, entertainment, and cultural innovation. In partnership with organizations like Conscious Puzzles, we are on a mission to dismantle disparities and uplift underserved communities across California. We are now seeking a proven grant writer who is not only results-driven, but also deeply aligned with our vision to create lasting systems of care, healing, and empowerment.

The Role:

We’re looking for an expert Grant Writer and Strategic Funding Consultant with a successful track record securing county, state, federal, and foundation grants. This individual will play a key role in building our funding infrastructure and identifying and closing internal gaps to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and apply for local, state, federal, and private foundation grants aligned with our mission

• Write compelling, customized grant proposals, LOIs, and reports

• Research and recommend fiscal sponsor models or partners to expand our grant eligibility

• Conduct a comprehensive funding-readiness assessment for our organization and provide a strategic plan

• Build a grants calendar and tracking system for deadlines and deliverables

• Collaborate with leadership to align programs with available funding streams

• Develop narratives and budgets that reflect both compliance and creativity

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Have 3+ years of demonstrated success in nonprofit grant writing, especially in mental health, social impact, or arts & culture

• Are skilled at both large-scale (government) and community-based grant acquisition

• Understand the nonprofit funding landscape, including fiscal sponsorship structures

• Have a consultative mindset—you assess needs, create solutions, and elevate outcomes

• Are organized, self-directed, and proactive

• Thrive in mission-driven environments where your words drive real-world change

Bonus Points If You:

• Have familiarity with mental health systems, racial equity work, or entertainment-based healing programs

• Have helped new or emerging nonprofits secure their first major grants

• Are based in California and familiar with county RFPs or DHCS funding streams

How to Apply:

Send your resume, 2–3 samples of funded grant proposals, and a short paragraph telling us why you want to be part of Puppy Water’s impact journey to: consciouspuzzles@gmail.com OR puppywater@puppywaterentertainmentfoundation.org with the subject line: Grant Writer Application – [Your Name]