Remote Climate Justice Grants Lead (Part-Time)

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

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