Job Description

About Sharing Excess:
Sharing Excess is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit focused on addressing food insecurity by rescuing surplus food and distributing it to those in need. While over 47 million people in the U.S. face food insecurity, nearly 40% of the nation's food supply is going to waste. By partnering with grocery stores, restaurants, wholesalers, and farmers, Sharing Excess has delivered nearly 100 million meals to a network of nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations. We operate with a dynamic, creative team that is laser-focused on improving access to excess food and making food a basic human right. If you're passionate about connecting with people, building innovative solutions, and want to make a lasting impact, look no further than team SE!

Position Overview:

The Grant Writer is responsible for securing funding to support Sharing Excess’s mission by researching, writing, and managing grants. This role plays a key part in aligning funding opportunities with program goals, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, and assisting in the development of long-term fundraising strategies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, skilled in persuasive writing, and able to track financial data to support grant reporting and organizational growth.

Core Responsibilities:

Grant Writing & Proposal Writing:

• Research and source, write, and submit grant proposals to foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners.
• Develop compelling proposals and reports that highlight Sharing Excess’s mission, impact, and financial needs.
• Collaborate with team members to align funding opportunities with program goals.
• Sourcing Grants

Reporting & Expense Tracking:

• Maintain accurate and timely reporting for all active grants and funding sources.
• Track project expenses and ensure that they are within budget constraints.
• Assist in creating financial reports and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Fundraising Strategy & Development:

• Assist in the development of long-term fundraising strategies to support Sharing Excess's programs and growth.
• Help identify new funding sources and partnerships to enhance the organization’s financial sustainability.

Advising & Support:

• Provide ongoing advice to senior leadership regarding financial strategies, grant opportunities, and sustainability.
• Help prepare internal reports and presentations for board meetings and funder updates.

Compensation:

• Salary: $55,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Paid Time Off.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits fully paid after 90 days.
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions after 6 months.

Work Location:
This position is remote with an expectation of availability during 9am-5pm EST.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sharing Excess is one of the fastest-growing food rescue organizations in America, built on a simple but powerful mission: to reduce food waste through scalable and sustainable solutions. What started as a grassroots movement now operates across the country—moving nearly 2 million pounds of food every week, 100 million pounds annually, to thousands of community partners nationwide. Our work is visionary, impactful, and deeply human. We move quickly, think creatively, and operate like a high-growth startup—with the heart of a grassroots movement. From building custom technology to rethinking the food supply chain, we’re actively reshaping how food reaches communities. If you're looking for a career with purpose - where your daily efforts make the world a better place - look no further than team SE.

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