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Job Description
Job Description
Salary : Grant Writer
Position Overview
Summary
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) is seeking a seasoned Grants Writer to support our global fundraising efforts, with a focus on grant writing and communications. Our mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable, and profitable energy economy. To do this, IEEFA seeks to inform and influence policymakers, investors, media, and communities through rigorous, fact-based financial analysis.
The person in this role is critical to our success and a valued partner. We are looking for a teammate eager to learn how our energy finance research and communication strategies drive impact, and capture that story through exceptional writing and creativity.
This is a remote position, with occasional need to travel for in-person meetings and events.
IEEFAs $12M annual budget is funded through grants from over 30 public, private, and family foundations, including a significant portion of multi-year grants. Our funding is highly relationship-driven. While most of our funding comes from US-based funders, we also receive support from foundations in Europe, Asia, South Asia, and Australia.
Headquartered in the United States, IEEFA has a team of analysts, communications, and administrative personnel located across the globe. IEEFA produces a significant volume of original research, as well as ongoing analysis and reports. Our major research reports, daily commentaries, press coverage and other resources can be found on our website :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Researches, develops, and drafts grant proposals and concise grant reports that capture the critical details relevant to funders
- Submits proposals, reports and requested documentation through various funder online portals, troubleshooting, and communicating with funder staff as needed
- Gathers and synthesizes information on IEEFAs programmatic work and communications products to present to funders; engages with IEEFA program staff to understand organizational priorities and impact
- Creates regular, ongoing and specialized communications to donors matching their interests and specific funding to IEEFA- leveraging IEEFA data visualizations
- Collaborates with Director of Development and Grants to build effective and comprehensive funder strategies to drive success
- Conducts ongoing prospect research to identify and qualify new funding opportunities
- Works with the Director of Development and Grants to support program staff and ensure adherence to all grant requirements
- Collaborates with the CEO and the Director of Development and Grants to produce a concise and visually engaging annual report
- Maintains knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, writing, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals
- Assists the Director of Development and Grants on overall grant management policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices; strengthens organizational efficiency by improving and tracking grant material processes : proposals, contracts, and funder requirements
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Salary
68,130-$79,485; Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Our competitive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation leave (20 days per year), sick and safe leave (10 days per year), 12 paid holidays per year, 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan after 6 months employment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a home office set-up stipend and technology equipment provided.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at IEEFA. All members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing all employees with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy / parental status or disability status.
Reasonable Accommodation
IEEFA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 1(704) 620-3447. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Work Schedule
Full time, 40 hours / week. General hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, howeverIEEFA is an international organization working with international funders, so some late evening and early morning work will be required due to time zone differences.
Travel
May include opportunities for travel.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Must be able to work for prolonged periods at a computer. Computer work can involve repetitive motion, eyestrain, back and neck strain.
To Apply
Qualified applicants should submit a CV / resume, cover letter, and a grant writing sample personally written by the candidate. First review of applicants will begin in January 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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remote work
Salary : $68,130 - $79,485