Grants Writer

Teens World Foundation

WHO WE ARE

Teens World Foundation (TWF) is raising a new generation of bold, compassionate, and skill-driven teens across Nigeria and Africa. We empower teens through practical education, emotional strength, and purposeful leadership. We believe deeply that “you find yourself in doing.”

We are growing a movement. And now, it’s time to build the strategic relationships and funding partnerships that will allow that movement to reach more lives.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Partnerships & Grants Lead is responsible for identifying, initiating, and nurturing partnerships that align with TWF’s mission, while also leading our grant acquisition efforts.

This role involves:

Sourcing funding opportunities (locally & internationally)

Crafting compelling proposals that align with grant requirements

Developing partnership outreach strategies with brands, NGOs, schools, and platforms

Leading conversations, writing documentation, and following up on opportunities

This person will help TWF scale by finding aligned allies, resources, and platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Grant Sourcing & Writing

Monitor and compile relevant grant opportunities for youth, education, girls, innovation, mental health, etc.

Write grant proposals, tailored narratives, concept notes, and supporting documents

Collaborate with Founder and Programs team to ensure data and program design align with proposals

2. Partnership Development

Identify organizations, schools, companies, programs, and influencers whose mission aligns with TWF

Create custom outreach messages, partnership decks, and proposals

Lead outreach: emails, LinkedIn, cold messaging, connection-building

Maintain a relationship tracker and follow up with potential partners

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