Grant Writer – Contractor

Remote Full-time Live

Job Description

The grant writer will be responsible for securing significant private and corporate foundation funding to support One Tree Planted’s global reforestation and landscape restoration programs.
Maintain a strong pipeline of high quality funding opportunities and secure $2,500,000 to $2,750,000 USD in awarded grant revenue during the contracted term.
Conduct Prospect Research and qualify private and corporate foundation opportunities.
Build and maintain a pipeline totaling $8,000,000 - $12,000,000 in prospective requests.
Create and maintain a grant calendar with submissions deadlines, reporting and follow up actions.
Draft high quality LOIs, concept notes and full proposal aligned with One Tree Planted Priorities.
Develop persuasive narratives, case making materials and funder aligned messaging.
Coordinate with Programs and Finance to develop accurate, compliant proposal budgets.
Track all submissions, decisions and outcomes in OTP systems.
Prepare all required interim and final reports due during the contract period.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum 3+ years in grant writing or fundraising for nonprofits.
Demonstrated success securing foundation or corporate grants.
Experience managing a pipeline of active prospects and developing compelling proposals.
Strong track record meeting deadlines, managing deliverables, and producing high quality work.
Experience collaborating with program, finance and cross functional teams.
Familiarity with CRM or grant management systems preferred.

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