Grant Writer Job at Plant With Purpose in San Diego
Plant With Purpose, San Diego, CA, United States, 92189
WE'RE HIRING!
Grant Writer
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Location: Remote (Must reside in CA, CO, IL, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, TN, TX, WA, or WI)
Job Type: Non-Exempt // Full-time // Hourly
Career Stage: Associate Professional (3-5 years experience)
Department: Development Operations
Reports to: Associate Director, Grants and Donor Engagement
Pay Range (national): $29.33 - 36.06/hour USD.
Final offer will be adjusted based on market rate criteria of your specific years experience, skillset qualifications, and geographic location.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, EAP, 401K, Accident, Hospital indemnity, Term Life, Short term disability. See full details below.
ABOUT US
Plant with Purpose is a global Christian organization that addresses issues of deforestation and climate change, while empowering people to lift their communities out of rural poverty. For 40 years, Plant With Purpose has been a leader in operating at the nexus of environmental restoration, economic development, and spiritual impact. We believe that we honor God when we honor people and our planet. Come join our growing team and make a difference at this critical time in human history.
OUR NEED
We are searching for a gifted and experienced Grant Writer who will play a key role in the fundraising function of Plant With Purpose. As a contributor to the Development Operations team, your primary objective will be to research and craft compelling grant proposals, reports, and other documentation that effectively and timely communicate the goals and needs of Plant With Purpose to our funding partners. Additionally, you may offer strategic advice to members of our fundraising team who are cultivating relationships with foundations and other donors. You must possess a strong understanding of program operations, be capable of maintaining grant systems, and excel at project management and cross-departmental communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Writing
- 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.
Occasional (1-3 trips per year) domestic or international travel to project sites is possible, but not required. International travel may at times be in difficult and physically arduous conditions
WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU
Minimum Required Education & Experience
- 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.
- You have a high level of research, writing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
- You are highly detail-oriented and can maintain systems for tracking grant deadlines, submissions, applications, works in progress, budgets, grant fulfillment, and reporting deadlines, to ensure that granting organizations expectations align with results.
- You have the ability to manage multiple projects and numerous deadlines in parallel.
- You have strong project management skills, including time management, organizational skills, and effectively communicating with other team members.
- You can engage in organizational-wide technology platforms for project management, team collaboration, task management, internal communications and file sharing, employee engagement, performance development, and expense management. Relevant technology platforms we use organizationally are: Google Workspace, Hive, Jostle, & Salesforce.
- You have experience living or working in a developing country or cross-cultural setting.
We are a collaborative, interdependent team that relies on relating and supporting each other to achieve our goals. Through the way we live within and shape our culture, we try to build community and a sense of belonging in our local, national, and global families. We are excited by people who bring diverse perspectives, backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences to the work we do. Diversity helps make our system-improvement efforts more informed.
We collectively expect that all Plant With Purpose team members will embody and embrace the below essential human competencies and attributes:
- We keep our mission and organizational Core Values at the center
- We intentionally create our culture
- We work every day to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture
- We intentionally build community and a team mentality
- We trust each other
- We bring joy to our work
- We build each other up
- 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
START DATE:
Approximately March 24, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Accepted until the position is filled.
If this sounds like you, please apply on our website here. Please use the pre-screening questions to show us how you are a great fit for this position, the organization, and our culture.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend to only apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you're new to the field, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar. Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interest and what you hope to bring to this role.
Plant With Purpose is an EEO/AA employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees.
If you have any questions regarding this position, or need reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application, please email the Talent Acquisition Team at careers@plantwithpurpose.org. No phone calls please.
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