One Tree Planted

Grant Writer – Contractor

One Tree Planted

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Location Type: Remote

Location: District of Columbia • United States

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Salary

💰 $6,000 - $6,250 per month

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • This is an independent contractor role, not an employee position.
  • Contractor is responsible for their own taxes, benefits, insurance and equipment.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
grant writingfundraisingprospect researchproposal developmentbudget developmentreport writingpipeline managementnarrative developmentcase making
Soft Skills
collaborationdeadline managementcommunicationorganizational skillspersuasion
Certifications
Bachelor's degree