Grants Manager

Grants Manager

Position Summary

Fossil Free California is a 501(c)(3) California nonprofit with a mission to move money out of fossil fuels and support a just transition to the clean energy economy. The Grants Manager will work 10 hours per week identifying opportunities for foundation grants and creating, tracking, and submitting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and proposals. The Grants Manager will work with the Board President and other volunteers, and will report to the Coordinating Director.

• The applicant will work remotely and qualify as an independent contractor. 
• Hourly rate $25-$45 DOE
• 10 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities for foundation grants to support our campaigns
• Tracking and submitting LOIs and proposals to foundations and grantors 
• Building relationships with foundations for ongoing grants
• On occasion, advising the communications team on effective donor campaign strategies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1-3 years of fundraising experience required
• Familiarity with the non-profit sector
• Experience completing successful grant applications
• Knowledge of foundations offering grants to environmental organizations
• Experience developing successful donor campaigns is a plus

Who We Are: 

Fossil Free California works to end financial support for climate-damaging fossil fuels, and promotes the transition to a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

Fossil Free California addresses the causes of climate change by focusing on public and private financing of fossil fuel companies and related enterprises. We promote fossil fuel divestment by institutions and individuals, with emphasis on CalPERS and CalSTRS, the nation’s two largest public pension funds. We work statewide with allied environmental and climate action groups and the state legislature to work toward a just transition to a low-carbon economy for California.

To Apply:

Apply online at https://fossilfreeca.org/jobs

OR: Please email a cover letter, resumé, a link to your LinkedIn profile (if any) and three references to: recruiter@fossilfreeca.org. 

Please send documents in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or Adobe PDF format. The position is open until filled. Include your preferred pronouns in your cover letter or resume.

Fossil Free California is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

For more information, contact recruiter@fossilfreeca.org

Fossil Free California

PO Box 21022

Oakland, CA  94620

https://fossilfreeca.org