Plant With Purpose · 1 day ago
Grant Writer
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Responsibilities
Write and edit proposals, letters of inquiry, concept notes, RFPs, and other necessary pieces for current and new funders, including high-net worth and impact-focused foundations.
Write compelling and accurate reports and assist with due diligence processes as requested by funders and fundraisers.
Compellingly articulate the mission, vision, and ministry to which God has called Plant With Purpose, in language directed to various audiences.
Demonstrate a passion for and familiarity with each of the areas of Plant With Purpose’s mission, including environmental restoration, economic empowerment, and spiritual renewal.
Research, gather, interpret, and/or draft program and financial information needed for the development of grant proposals and all necessary reporting.
Offer strategic advice to fundraisers (Regional Representatives, Director of Development, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Chief Executive Officer, V.P. of Development and Marketing) on ways to pitch Plant With Purpose programs in a manner that will most resonate with unique foundations and target audiences.
Research new grant opportunities and industry trends.
Partner with the fundraising team, the programs team, and the Chief Operating Officer to write strategic topic papers and internal training resources, as requested.
Assist in writing other Plant With Purpose pieces as needed.
Track deadlines, proposal statuses, exceptions, and other key information within our grants systems.
Maintain accurate and timely records within Plant With Purpose systems (e.g. Salesforce and Grants management systems).
Collaborate with the International Programs Department to stay abreast of program developments and funding needs.
Collaborate on Development Operations Team projects as needed (e.g. providing backup for the Stewardship and Data Entry Administrator).
Potentially manage or collaborate with a Grants Team intern.
Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and belonging; and, as a leader, uphold and model Plant With Purpose’s Core Values in your behaviors and actions with our local staff, donors, and global partners.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
3+ years experience in non-profit setting
1+ years successful grant writing and compliance experience in a nonprofit environment with a proven record of securing grants from varied sources
High level of research, writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
Highly detail-oriented and can maintain systems for tracking grant deadlines, submissions, applications, works in progress, budgets, grant fulfillment, and reporting deadlines
Ability to manage multiple projects and numerous deadlines in parallel
Strong project management skills, including time management, organizational skills, and effectively communicating with other team members
Experience engaging in organizational-wide technology platforms for project management, team collaboration, task management, internal communications and file sharing, employee engagement, performance development, and expense management
Experience living or working in a developing country or cross-cultural setting
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, EAP, 401K, Accident, Hospital indemnity, Term Life, Short term disability.
Health, dental, and vision insurances •(employee premiums at a base plan rate is 100% covered by Plant With Purpose)•
Group life insurance
401k match, up to 8% after a 6-month waiting period
15 paid vacation days
8 paid sick days
12 paid holidays
$75/month home office stipend
Education reimbursement plan
Wellness app membership; seasonal team wellness challenges