Grant Specialist - Climate Justice Fundraising

California Environmental Voters; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,097,000 - 90,260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

California Environmental Voters seeks a Grants Specialist to develop compelling proposals and grants reports, coordinating with the philanthropy team to secure institutional funding across campaigns and regional programs.

You will research opportunities, manage grant calendars, and write persuasive narratives that align with climate and racial justice goals, reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving and collaborating closely with the VP of Philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of grant writing or related fundraising experience.
• Persuasive writing skills and ability to turn policy into funder narratives.
• Ability to research, analyze, and identify funding opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple proposals.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling proposals and reports (50%).
• Prospect and expand the funding pipeline (20%).
• Coordinate grants administration (25%).
• General administration (5%).

Skills

Grant writing

Research

Proposal writing

Time management

Collaboration

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

California Environmental Voters seeks a Grants Specialist to develop compelling proposals and grants reports, coordinating with the philanthropy team to secure institutional funding across campaigns and regional programs.

You will research opportunities, manage grant calendars, and write persuasive narratives that align with climate and racial justice goals, reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving and collaborating closely with the VP of Philanthropy.