Senior Grants Manager (Part-Time)

Mar 12

Green America
Washington, DC or remote

Anticipated Start Date: 5/12/2025

Description

We seek an experienced development professional to work closely with members of the Development and Programs Teams to renew and increase funding from active foundation supporters. The part-time Senior Grants Manager will join the Development Team, which includes Director of Development & Organizational Advancement, Director of Major Gifts, Donor Engagement Manager, and Director of Fund Development. The Executive Co-Directors and President & CEO are extended team members, as they play key fundraising roles.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

Manage our portfolio of 25-30 active grants, meeting all reporting and proposal deadlines and stewarding these key supporters for ongoing and increased support.
Develop a deep understanding of Green America’s mission and programs to develop compelling proposals and reports for general and programmatic support.
Write and produce all reports and renewal proposals for active foundations, with guidance from key team members on our Corporate & Consumer Engagement, Green Business Network, and Communications teams.
Maintain a detailed calendar and timelines for tasks to meet all grant deadlines.
Help coordinate program update meetings with foundation staff (in-person or video chat).
Complete grant acknowledgement and thank you letters.
Coordinate personalized quarterly publication mailings and tailored email updates to all active foundations.
Keep each foundation apprised of Green America’s victories and accomplishments within their respective funding areas.
Develop/Maintain strong, positive relationships with active foundation supporters.
Coordinate all of this work with the Director Fund Development, Director of Grants and Partnerships for the Center, and Director of Development.
Maintain record of all interactions and deadlines in Raisers Edge.

Requirements

Qualified candidates should have the following skills and education:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree
At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated success in foundation fundraising
Exceptional writing skills and experience in producing successful grant proposals, grant reports, and letters of inquiry
Strong project management and organizational skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
Exemplary communications skills, interpersonal skills, and professionalism
Ability to build long-term relationships with key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to use a CRM to manage fundraising efforts, and track actions and deadlines (experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus)
Proven ability to effectively work in coordination with other team leaders
Strong intrinsic interest in issues directly related to Green America’s mission
Ability to obtain a deep understanding of Green America’s program areas and communicate this to funders
Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) certification a plus.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$45,000 - $50,000 salary range for 20 hours/week

Additionally, we offer an excellent benefits package, including health care, dental, paid vacation, sick days, cooperative work environment, and flexible work week.

How to Apply for this Job

Please email your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to partnerships@greenamerica.org by April 10, 2025.

About the Organization

Green America harnesses economic power – the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace – to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. Our niche is economic action, and we work to shift our economy to one that works for all people and our planet. Our economic strategies deploy solutions to our society’s most pressing problems – from climate change to social injustices. We direct our efforts within three strategic hubs: 1) our Consumer & Corporate Engagement Programs where we activate individual consumers and investors to create change within corporations and economic systems; 2) our Green Business Network which was the first network of businesses in the US focusing on the triple bottom line of people, planet, and profit; and 3) our Center for Sustainability Solutions which brings together diverse stakeholders through Innovation Networks that aim to shift entire industries towards sustainability and solve for supply chain and other economic system issues that no one business or organization can solve alone.

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