Job details
Salary $55,000 - $65,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Full job description
Stand.earth is hiring a full-time grant writer to develop compelling content for an active portfolio of 100+ international foundations, which include some of the largest and most influential environmental funders in the worldThe ideal candidate will be a seasoned grant writer who will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment and who will demonstrate an interest in and a talent for communicating about innovative, results-driven environmental campaigningIn addition to grant writing, we are looking for a candidate who will lead and steward the growth of prospect research to provide a steady stream of prospective funders for established and emerging campaigns.
The grant writer will join a growing, industry-leading institutional giving team that is charged with raising more than $8m usd in foundation revenue annually, aiming to grow to $11m+ usd within the next two yearsStand.earth’s grants team consists of: two part-time grant writers, a development associate, the director of institutional giving, and the director of development, all of whom work in partnership with an individual giving team and a dynamic group of environmental campaign strategists and program staffIf persuasive writing comes naturally to you; you enjoy sleuthing for prime funding suspects; and you have a deep-seated fear of boredom, then read on! this might be the perfect job for youWe encourage applicants to apply by october 20, 2021This position is open until filled.
About stand.earth
Stand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment comes firstOur campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all of us — and the environment and climate upon which we dependStand’s strategic approach and fierce determination have yielded extraordinary results: since 2000, we’ve secured the protection of 65 million acres of wilderness, shifted billions of dollars of corporate purchasing toward responsible options, and transformed the environmental practices of more than 100 major u.sCorporationsStand.earth operates in the united states and canada.
Stand recognizes and respects the sovereignty of first nations and tribes, as well as the rights of indigenous peoples and frontline communitiesThese communities are often first and most directly impacted by environmental pollution and climate change, and they provide critical leadership in developing solutions.
Pollution, climate change, and corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and lgbtq+ peopleTo develop transformative solutions, these communities must be centered in the work we doHence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communitiesIf you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact equalopportunity_at_stand.earth.
The position
Grant writing
The grant writer works in close collaboration with campaign staff to develop compelling cases of support in the form of inquiry letters, proposals, grant reports and other narratives that are tailored to the audience and are finalized and approved in advance of all deadlinesRegular interviews with senior-level, international campaign staff will be required to ensure you are telling the most current and persuasive narratives for external audiences.
Prospect research
This position will lead the generation of a steady pipeline of new prospects to support a wide range of international campaignsThe ideal candidate possesses the ability to think creatively and analytically in identifying and qualifying prospective fundersAdditionally, this position will prepare detailed funder briefings for senior staff in advance of meetings with foundations and individual donors.
This is a full-time exempt position with industry leading health coverage and benefits portfolio reporting to the director of institutional givingSalary will be commensurate with experience and location, and will likely be within the range of $55,000 to $65,000 usd or $64,000 to $76,000 cad.
This role is remote and will be based in the pacific or mountain time zones (working hours are 9am-5pm pst)Though we strongly prefer candidates in the pacific or mountain time zones, we will consider other geographic locations if there is an exceptional fitAlthough the role is remote, there may also be the option to work out of one of our hub offices once it is safe to do so.
Responsibilities
Work in close collaboration with stand’s institutional giving and campaign teams to develop approved narrative content
Conduct interviews with campaign staff and executive team members (as necessary) to update and create new content related to organization-wide and campaign-specific activities
Play significant role in creating and maintaining up-to-date templates (proposals, letters of inquiry, concept notes) and other boilerplate content for specific campaign areas to facilitate team collaboration
Update organizational boilerplate content (e.gExecutive summaries, organization history, theories of change, etc.) for use by development staff
Attend fundraising meetings with development staff and campaign leads
Track campaign developments and newsworthy events and articles that are relevant to work of grants team
Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify new funders for the institutional giving team
Produce reports on prospective funders based on a combination of data from salesforce, iwave, foundation directory online, and internet research
Produce detailed meeting briefings on funders to support solicitor meetings with foundations and individual donors
Provide additional back-up support to the team when needed (e.gAssist with submissions, copy editing and compiling supplemental materials)
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of professional grant writing experience and 2 years of prospect research experience
Superb writing skills
Acute attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency with databases
Ability to digest new information quickly and think critically about what information is needed to craft compelling cases for support
Ability to think creatively about how to find new sources of support by marketing campaigns in new ways to a variety of funders
Ability to analyze and synthesize data in a succinct format
Excellent project management, follow-through, and time management skills
Adaptability and flexibility in shifting gears to address time sensitive projects
Personal characteristics
Enthusiasm and passion for stand.earth’s mission
Thrives in a rapid response environment and enjoys working with a dynamic team
Independent and self-motivated with a desire to provide support to advance stand’s mission
Committed to the values of equity, authentic communication, and collaboration
Sense of humor is a plus!
To apply
Please send a 1-page cover letter, sample grant proposal, sample grant report, sample letter of inquiry, and resume to grantwriter_at_stand.earth with your name in the subject line and on each attachmentIn your cover letter, tell us what’s motivating you to apply, what skills or expertise you have that will be most important in this role, and where you might be challengedPlease also make sure to let us know how you heard about this positionThe recruitment and interview process includes a time-bound anonymous skills assessment and two rounds of interviewsNo phone calls, pleaseOnly those who will be interviewed will be contacted.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Work location:
Fully remote
Work location: remote
