Job details
Salary $31.00 - $33.50 an hour job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Microsoft office: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Grants writer / manager
Sonoma ecology center
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Grants writer/manager
Classification: reports to:
Non-exempt executive director
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary $31 - $33.50 per hour ($64,480 - $69,680 annual equivalent), doe; plus benefits
Organization
Sonoma ecology center (sec) is a 30-year-old nonprofit with a mission to work with our community to identify and lead actions that achieve and sustain ecological health in sonoma valleySec is respected throughout the north bay and beyond for our contributions to important land, water, biodiversity, and climate initiativesWe have 30 professional, dedicated staff members and manage numerous large grants and contracts, often in partnership with other nonprofits and agencies that, by working together, significantly leverage our work and impact.
Position summary
Sec is seeking an experienced grants writer/manager with a proven track record of winning grant awards with government agencies, private foundations, and corporate fundersThe successful candidate will have experience identifying grant opportunities, writing grants, maintaining relationships with funders, and concurrently managing multiple grantsSec is looking for someone who can collaborate with program managers to convey to prospective funders the ecological and social benefits delivered through sec`s work, and at the same time, meet the technical demands of complex rfp processes.
Primary purpose: sustain and increase support from government agencies, private foundations, and corporate partners to help sec achieve its mission and strengthen its organizational capacity.
Essential duties and responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
Grants prospect research
Work with executive director, program managers, and staff to gain a clear understanding of organizational priorities and funding opportunities
Conduct prospect research of agencies, foundations, and corporations to identify new opportunities for funding in alignment with organizational needs and opportunities
Grant writing
Draft clear and compelling grant proposals, letters of intent, and budgets that fully address funders` explicit and implicit information requirements
Work with staff to assure that proposals` work descriptions, budgets, maps, and promised deliverables are correct, complete, professional, and feasible
Work with project partners to document clear agreements about resource commitments, responsibilities, and budget allocations
Stewardship
Coordinate with staff to establish and maintain effective working relationships with new and existing funders
Create customized acknowledgements, reports, thank you letters, and other requested information on time and per funder`s requirements, primarily for foundation and corporate funders
Coordinate site visits to showcase the strengths of sec`s programs
Grants management and recordkeeping
Maintain grants calendar to ensure timely submission of lois, grants, and reports, and to guide organizational planning and staff workflow
Maintain accurate information on foundation, corporation, and government contact information, including funders` areas of interest, deadlines, requests for funding, funding made, and any other interactions
Maintain information on all grants, funded and not funded, to maximize future strategies
Devise and use systems to ensure accurate tracking and delivery of all grants activities and communications; ensure that funders` reporting requirements are met through regular contact with executive director, program managers, and administrative department
Manage proposal processing, including board approvals, obtaining support letters, printing, assembling, shipping, online submittal, and archiving materials on sec`s server
Qualifications
Proven record of securing grants from government entities, private foundations, and corporations for environmental education, conservation, environmental science, and ecological restoration
Excellent skills communicating with the public and coworkers: in writing, in person, on the phone, and via web conferencing (zoom)
Excellent persuasive writing and editing skills, with attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Ability to work well with others and to delegate and coordinate tasks as needed to gather information and meet timelines
Ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines
Knowledge of california foundations and the corporate community, especially those who invest in the environment, is desirable
Belief in sec’s mission
Familiarity with local agencies and regional partners is highly desirable.
Familiarity with grant prospecting and management software desirable
Strong microsoft office and google workspace experience
Bachelor`s degree
3+ years of experience
Spanish proficiency desirable
Physical requirements
This is a traditional office job, one which requires sitting, typing, standing, and being at a computer workstation for lengthy periods of timeOne must have the ability to use office equipment (including, but not limited to: computer, phone, and printer/copier) and computer systems to fulfill essential functions of the position.
At times, one will travel to meetings or conferencesOne must have reliable transportation, a current driver`s license, and comprehensive auto insuranceA dmv check will be performed.
To apply please apply using bamboohr hris by clicking here: https://sonomaecologycenter.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=27
Please attach your resume, cover letter, and three references, preferably in one pdfA writing sample would be helpfulTop candidates will be asked to provide several samples.
No phone calls, pleaseFor more information about the sonoma ecology center, please visit www.sonomaecologycenter.org.
All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, including transgender, pregnancy, breastfeeding, veteran, military status, genetic information, and marital status or familial statusSonoma ecology center is an equal opportunity employerEqual access to programs, services, and employment is available to all personsThose applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify our human resources departmentPersons with diverse backgrounds and of all ethnicities and genders are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are contingent on the results of a background check.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $33.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Experience:
Microsoft office: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
Fully remote
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: remote
