Senior Grant Writer, Foundations (Remote)

Senior Grant Writer, Foundations

Why you want to work here...

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; clean mobility options; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.

Our Vision: a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy that benefits everyone.

Our Mission: to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and environmental justice through renewable energy.

Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 8 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Mid-Atlantic/Washington D.C. region, and Tribal Lands within the U.S. Additionally, GRID has international operations in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 400 and growing!

What It's Like At GRID…

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members. Every member of GRID Alternatives must be dedicated to participating in the organization's equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) work.

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Because we value EID at GRID Alternatives, we encourage folks from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications.

• Hired CA candidates must be able to pass a screening for drugs that are illegal in the state of California, including: amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, opiates, and PCP.
  
  
  

The Opportunity...

This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that sits at the intersection of renewable energy, economic inequality, climate change, and workforce development, delivering measurable, large-scale results in communities across the country and internationally. GRID’s Headquarters Philanthropy department develops and deploys philanthropic resources and advances strategies that strengthen fund development in support of GRID’s mission. Our vision is an equitable, scalable, and sustainable organization.

The purpose of this position is to support GRID’s national fundraising by developing grant proposals, reports, and collateral to secure and steward primarily six- and seven-figure grants from foundation partners. This position is responsible for overseeing the entire grants lifecycle, from proposal development to post-award management and reporting. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent writing and project management skills, knowledge of grant compliance, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. This position will ensure the organization maximizes funding opportunities and optimizes use of systems to support efficiency and effectiveness. This position will also serve as a resource to inform and guide grant projects across Philanthropy.

This role reports to the Director of Foundation Partnerships and works closely with the Institutional Partnerships Officer, who primarily lead account management and prospect research.

Responsibilities:

• Leads and supports the development and submission of grant proposals to current and prospective foundation funders
• Collaborates with program leads, finance staff, regional teams, and leadership to gather data and input for grant narratives, outcomes, and budgets
• Coordinates across verticals to to leverage government and corporate opportunities and maximize foundation funder potential
• Leads and supports the development and submission of compelling grant reports demonstrating funding impact
• Collaborates with internal teams to gather and analyze data for impact and budget reporting
• Conceptualizes and leads the development of strategic collateral, including organizational and programmatic content, one-pagers, case statements, templates, pitch decks, and other key resources for outreach and cultivation
• Collaborates with the grants manager to ensure grant compliance and deliverables
• Supports the identification of new grant opportunities and manages a small portfolio of funders
• Serves as a thought partner in institutional fundraising strategy, work planning, and relationship development
• Serves as a point of contact for staff on grants knowledge, data, and writing expertise
• Tracks and helps maintain the foundation grant proposal and report calendar
• Ensures accuracy of foundation constituent records in customer relationship management (CRM) database
• Manages grant requirements and follow-ups in CRM database
• Maintains grant documentation according to storage policy
  
  
  

What You Need To Bring To This Role...

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in fundraising and grant writing, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Proven track record of securing significant grant funding, ideally from institutional funders
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to craft compelling narratives from data
• Detail-oriented and results-driven
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Passionate advocate for renewable energy, affordable housing, workforce development, and/or environmental justice work
• CRM experience, with the ability to learn and adapt to GRID’s customized Salesforce instance
• Upholds donor intent, professional ethics for fundraisers, and the culture of philanthropy
• Versatile learner who is committed to self-improvement, employs strengths effectively, willingly shares knowledge with others, seeks coaching on areas needing improvement, adjusts behavior/performance as needed, and views mistakes as learning opportunities
  
  
  

It would be great if you also had...

• Strong strategic and analytical skills; able to quickly grasp and effectively communicate complex concepts and provide thought leadership on fundraising strategies
• Specific experience with energy efficiency, renewable energy, affordable housing, and/or environment/environmental justice work
• Existing relationships with industry funders and partners that focus on climate change, environmental justice, and/or economic opportunity
• Experience crafting programmatic grant budgets
• Experience working with or in a large networked organization and/or remote teams
• Familiarity with national philanthropic sector and understanding of concepts and trends within philanthropy
  
  
  

Where you will sit and the places you may go…

This position is fully remote and may rarely require up to 25% out-of-town travel to regional offices and special projects such as company-wide celebrations, team building exercises, etc. Availability to work nights and weekends may very rarely be required.

GRID Alternatives may provide vehicles for work travel and/or travel reimbursement for personal vehicle use. In this instance, applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Let's Talk Money!

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary pay commensurate with experience within the pay band ($75k-90k annually), plus the benefits below.

How We Take Care Of You...

Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off (PTO),13 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403b Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), STD, LTD, and AD&D insurance

Ready to Apply?

Submit a resume describing your interest. Due to the high volume of inquiries, mailed and emailed applications are not accepted. Please do not call and/or email requesting an update.

Thank you for your interest in GRID Alternatives!