Movement Sustainability Lead

Human Impact Institute; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Human Impact Institute is seeking a Movement Sustainability Lead for a remote, part-time consultancy to strengthen fundraising and ensure long-term financial resilience. You will manage the grants lifecycle—from identifying sources to proposals and reporting—across foundations, government programs, and corporate sponsors.

Knowledge of climate justice and equity is highly valued. The role offers about 24 hours per week, flexible scheduling, and an initial one-year contract with potential

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of grant writing or institutional fundraising experience.
• Experience securing municipal or federal funding is a plus.
• Nonprofit or social movement background is desirable.
• Experience with fundraising databases and CRMs.
• Excellent English writing and storytelling abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with deadline discipline.
• Commitment to climate justice and equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants lifecycle from LOIs to proposals and reports.
• Research funding opportunities and maintain a funding pipeline.
• Coordinate with teams to align proposals with programs and budgets.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising coordination

CRM tools

English writing

Project management

Climate justice awareness

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Instrumentl

Airtable

Notion

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Movement Sustainability Lead Job Opportunity 2027 - Fully Remote, Part-Time Consultancy

The Movement Sustainability Lead position is an exciting opportunity for experienced fundraising professionals, grant writers, and climate justice advocates interested in supporting the financial sustainability of a global movement. The recruiting organization is seeking a strategic and highly organized individual to oversee institutional fundraising, coordinate grant applications, manage funding relationships, and identify new financial opportunities. This is a fully remote consultancy position open to candidates globally.

The successful applicant will work approximately three days per week, with flexible scheduling and an initial one-year contract. There is also potential for contract extension and professional growth as the organization's funding portfolio expands.

Job Overview

Category Details

Position Movement Sustainability Lead

Organization HII

Employment Type Part-Time Consultant

Work Arrangement Fully Remote

Location Global

Working Hours Approximately 24 hours per week

Working Schedule 3 days per week

Contract Duration 1 year, with potential extension

Salary USD $15.87-$29.81 per hour

Start Date January 11, 2027

Application Deadline November 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST

About the Position

The Movement Sustainability Lead will play a central role in strengthening the organization's fundraising capacity and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will take responsibility for coordinating the complete grants lifecycle, from identifying potential funding sources and developing proposals to managing submissions and preparing reports for existing funders. The role covers several funding streams, including private foundations, municipal governments, state and federal grant programmes, corporate sponsorships, and other institutional funding opportunities. Working closely with programme teams, management, and finance personnel, the consultant will ensure that funding proposals accurately communicate the organization's work, objectives, and impact. The organization is particularly interested in someone who understands climate justice, intersectional environmentalism, equity, and systemic change. Candidates should be able to develop persuasive fundraising narratives that communicate the importance of the movement while remaining consistent with its values.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Grant Writing and Fundraising Coordination The successful candidate will oversee the preparation and coordination of institutional funding applications. Responsibilities include: Preparing high-quality letters of intent (LOIs), grant proposals, budget narratives, and corporate sponsorship presentations. Coordinating applications to private foundations and municipal, state, and federal funding institutions. Ensuring funding submissions meet application requirements, deadlines, and compliance standards. Preparing narrative and data-driven reports for existing funders. Working with internal teams to collect programme information, performance data, and impact stories for reporting purposes.
• 2. Funding Research and Pipeline Management An important part of the position involves identifying new funding opportunities and maintaining an effective fundraising system. The consultant will: Research potential private and public funding sources aligned with the organization's climate justice mission. Identify relevant public tenders, corporate sponsorships, and other institutional funding opportunities. Evaluate funding opportunities and maintain an organized pipeline of prospective applications. Manage and update the organization's centralized CRM and fundraising database. Track application deadlines, reporting schedules, funder communications, and compliance obligations.
• 3. Internal Collaboration and Administrative Support The Movement Sustainability Lead will work across different departments to ensure fundraising activities reflect the organization's actual capacity and priorities. This includes: Coordinating with project leads and finance managers to align funding proposals with programme activities and available budgets. Maintaining fundraising resources, including organizational profiles, impact summaries, leadership biographies, and standard proposal content. Updating compliance documents and other institutional fundraising materials. Supporting the development of effective fundraising systems and processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional experience At least 2-4 years of relevant experience in grant writing, institutional fundraising, or grant coordination. Experience securing or managing municipal and federal funding will be a significant advantage. Previous experience working with nonprofit organizations or social movements is highly desirable.
• Technical and digital skills Experience using fundraising databases and customer relationship management (CRM) platforms. Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Instrumentl, Airtable, or Notion. Proficiency with Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and other remote collaboration tools.
• Writing and communication Excellent English writing, editing, and storytelling abilities. Ability to translate complex climate science, environmental policy, and organizational work into persuasive funding proposals.
• Organizational and project management skills Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple funding applications simultaneously. Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements, submission procedures, and reporting deadlines. Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with different teams.
• Commitment to organizational values Candidates should demonstrate a genuine commitment to climate justice, intersectional environmentalism, equity, systemic change, and collective care. An understanding of fundraising approaches that respect the values and priorities of social movements is particularly important.

Salary and Compensation

• The position offers an hourly compensation range of USD $15.87 to $29.81.
• Final compensation will depend on the candidate's professional experience and country of residence.
• The organization applies a global wage policy that considers geographical location and experience when determining individual compensation.
• As an independent consultant, the successful candidate will be responsible for their own: Income tax and local tax reporting. Social security contributions. Health insurance. Other applicable insurance and regulatory obligations in their country of residence.

Working Arrangements and Contract Duration

• This is a part-time consultancy requiring approximately 24 hours per week, equivalent to three working days.
• The working schedule is flexible and can be negotiated.
• However, the consultant must be available for required weekly meetings scheduled within the 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time window.
• The initial contract will run for one year, with an anticipated start date of January 11, 2027.
• There is strong potential for an extension and further professional growth as the organization's fundraising operations develop.
• The position is fully remote, meaning candidates can perform their duties from different locations around the world, subject to the organization's engagement and consultancy arrangements.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is particularly suitable for experienced grant writers, fundraising coordinators, institutional fundraising specialists, and nonprofit development professionals who want to contribute to climate justice initiatives. Professionals with experience identifying funding opportunities, preparing competitive grant proposals, coordinating donor relationships, and managing reporting requirements may find this position especially relevant. Applicants should also be comfortable working independently in a remote environment and collaborating with colleagues across different teams.