The Writing Jobs

The Grants Writer will research, build relationships and write proposals to raise funds for our Think Outside the Bottle campaign to challenge corporate control over water. Working with our Development Director and other senior staff, the Grants Writer also will play an integral role in coordinating and supporting the grant seeking work of our Foundations Team to support our work to stop abuses by agribusiness, tobacco, and oil corporations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research prospective national, regional, and family foundations and faith community supporters.
• Develop and pitch proposals for water, food, and tobacco industry campaigns and general organizational support.
• Arrange and participate in cultivation meetings with current and prospective foundations.
• Increase commitment and campaign participation of our funders through regular communication and involvement.
• Ensure timely and effective planning and budgeting of foundation outreach program.
• Secure pledged funds through timely follow-up and build relationships through ongoing communication and written reports.
• Organize and lead meetings of the Foundations Team.
• Maintain comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date files, records and systems.
• Participate in planning and campaign activity.
• Involve Corporate Accountability International senior staff and board in foundation outreach.
• Participate in campaign activities and fundraising drives such as shareholder’s meetings, phone banks and campaign events.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years experience writing grants and grant reports, with a proven track record in securing funds.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to orchestrate involvement of senior staff.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking ability and attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Excel and databases.
• Highly motivated, energetic and tenacious, with great attention to detail.
• Grassroots organizing experience a major plus.