The Nature Conservancy · 1 day ago
Philanthropy Grant Writer, Hawai‘i and Palmyra
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $86K/yr
5+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters upon which all life depends. They are seeking a Philanthropy Grant Writer responsible for researching, writing, and editing grant proposals to secure funding in support of their Hawai‘i and Palmyra business unit and global conservation priorities.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Researching, writing and editing grant proposals to secure funding from individuals, corporations and foundations
Managing programmatic and financial reporting for all private grants received
Working with fundraising, conservation, science, legal, finance and communications staff to develop grant proposals, reports and budgets
Monitoring all uses of grant funds to ensure compliance with donor intent and financial requirements
Managing the proposal and report information gathering and writing process, setting schedules and deadlines, and coordinating input from program staff
Writing, editing and coordinating comments to produce high-quality proposals that help inspire donors to contribute to our work
Managing a database of reports and proposals and conducting research for new funding opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience writing, editing and proofreading, or equivalent combination
Experience writing compelling, high-quality fundraising grant proposals and reports, and/or newspaper or magazine reporting and writing, researching and editing
Experience with information-gathering, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting the data
Experience reviewing and tracking annual and multi-year budgets for proposals and reports
Experience in conducting interviews, researching and compiling information from many sources
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of marine and forest conservation and resource management
Preferred
Understanding and knowledge of Hawaiian culture, language, and conservation practices
Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative or advisory role
Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for a wide variety of audiences
Experience developing, managing, and implementing goals, plans, and complex processes
Expert in current and evolving technology related to donor communications and tracking of projects
Proficient in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data
Successful experience managing and implementing strategic program goals
Superior planning and problem-solving skills
Understanding of accounting practices
Benefits
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (26)
2024 (21)
2023 (13)
2022 (18)
2021 (13)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
CTO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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