Grant Writer/Development Associate

Global Green USA is seeking a dynamic Grant Writer/Development Associate to join the Development Team. This position will report to the Director of Foundation & Individual Gifts, and work in collaboration with both the President and CEO, and the COO. This position requires previous Development experience, exceptional writing and organizational skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with Foundations and Program Staff. The ideal candidate should possess the ability to multi-task, set priorities, take initiative and work independently as well as a part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foundation and Grants Management: Oversee all aspects of foundation fundraising, including the identification of funding opportunities; formulation, preparation, submission and tracking of grant requests.  Work with Program staff on their funding options to guide them when necessary. Write and submit grant proposals to generate income; develop and maintain relationships with funders; oversee the evaluation process to ensure compliance with funder’s requirements.
• Proficient in communications (both written and verbal) skills and the ability to write grants from concept, LOI, to full proposal.
• Position includes the direct solicitation of government, public and private grants and maintaining an accurate Grants Calendar, scheduling and tracking.
• Work in conjunction with Database Administrator to ensure that corporate and foundation gifts are logged on Raiser’s Edge and to manage and service all corporate donors and prospects.
• Ensure that all foundation reports are timely and accurate and manage internal foundation processes and policies.
• Establish  and manage ongoing and direct relationship with each foundation and individual there responsible for grant making.
• Assist Corporate Relations Manager with MOUs, help manage calendar.
• Provide editorial assistance as needed for internal and external agency documents and publications.
• Various writing and other assignments in support of the CEO and Corporation Relations Manager as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2 + years experience as part of a nonprofit development team, in a fundraising capacity with grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven initiative and ability to multi-task and set priorities
• Ability to perform under deadlines and changing schedules
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Strong computer skills, PC & MAC proficient preferred.  Microsoft Suite, Excel, G-mail calendar, Raisers Edge.
   

Compensation: Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Salary range $30,000-35,000. Position includes full benefits package including 401k plan. EOE.

Apply to: Qualified applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in this position immediately to Global Green USA Attn: Grant Writer/Development Associate via email to hr@globalgreen.org or fax: 310-581-2702. No phone calls please. EOE.