Independent Contractor: Grant Writer
Duration: January 2, 2024 - June 30, 2024 (20 - 30 hours per week anticipated)
Department: Development Operations
Reports to: Associate Director, Grants and Donor Engagement
Years Experience Range: 3 - 5 years preferred
Pay Range (national): $26.44 - $33.65 per hour USD
Final offer will be adjusted based on market rate criteria of the final candidate’s specific years experience, skillset qualifications, and geographic location. As this is a contract position, there are no benefits.
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 more than 30 years, Plant With Purpose has been a leader in operating at the nexus of environmental restoration, economic empowerment, and spiritual renewal. 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 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, and be capable of maintaining grant systems including pipeline, work chart, and exceptions process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Writing
Write and edit proposals, letters of intent, concept notes, RFPs, and other necessary pieces for current and new funders.
Write compelling and accurate reports 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, interpret, and 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 Strategic Partnerships, Chief Executive Officer, Director 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 and Technical Writing
Research new grant opportunities and industry trends.
Assist in writing other Plant With Purpose pieces as needed.
Grants Management
Helps maintain grants calendar, grants pipeline, and exceptions systems.
Maintain accurate and timely records within Plant With Purpose Systems (e.g. Bloomerang and grants management systems) and ensure that others on the team do the same.
Collaborate with the International Programs Department to stay abreast of program developments and funding needs.
WHAT WE'LL LOVE ABOUT YOU
Minimum Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field;
3-5 years experience in international non-profit setting;
3+ years successful grant writing and compliance experience in a nonprofit environment with a proven record of securing grants from varied sources.
Required Skills
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, 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, & Bloomerang.
You have experience living or working in a developing country or cross-cultural setting.
TEAM MEMBER COMPETENCIES
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
LEGAL INFORMATION THAT WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT
This role is a short-term (~6-month) independent consultant engagement
Upon decision, Plant With Purpose will send consultant a contract for signature
Consultant will be expected to complete a W9, and will receive a Form 1099-MISC in January if paid over $600 in the calendar year
Consultant will be expected to use their own software, computer, and other items necessary to complete the job
Plant With Purpose will own full rights (for use, editing, etc) of all work product
Payment terms will be negotiated during the offer conversation.
TIME FRAME
This engagement’s start date will begin as soon as we find the most qualified candidate. Exact end date will be no later than June 30th, 2024.
START DATE:
Approximately January 2, 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
If this sounds like you, please apply on our website here. Please include a Cover Letter and 2 writing samples (1 proposal, 1 report) with your application.
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.