Grant Writer (Remote)

REF Origin Story: Raw Earth Foundation was born from a deep rooted dedication to service and a love for all things wild. Our Founder witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of climate change on the Amazon during their time volunteering in Ecuador. The eye-opening experience strengthened her determination to take action toward environmental challenges. A while later, while traveling through South Dakota, they encountered a charming prairie dog colony with a “For Sale” sign in front of their burrows. In that moment, wishing so strongly that land could be purchased and wildlife could be protected from their unfortunate fate, steps were taken to create an organization that could help. In 2023, after almost five years of research and reflection, the foundation is making strides to restore ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and create sustainable green spaces to fulfill the original promise made that fateful day in the Amazon.

What we are doing Now:

The early stages of Raw Earth Foundation have been centered around building our online store and establishing fundraising platforms to fuel our programs. We have made significant strides in networking and forging connections with several other organizations and government officials; expanding our reach, impact, and the building of relations. These efforts have laid the groundwork for the future growth of our initiatives. Looking ahead, we are excited to focus on growing our team and established programs, as well as our online presence. In addition we are looking forward to acquiring and establishing facilities to support our programs.

What a "day in the life" of a REF Grant Writer will look like:

Are you a strong communicator with a passion for environmental advocacy? This volunteer role is ideal for someone who is skilled in persuasive writing and interested in making a meaningful impact by connecting us with the resources we need to grow.

Raw Earth Foundation is looking for a volunteer Grant Writer/Fundraising Support team member to help us secure funding for projects that green our communities, conserve natural spaces, and promote sustainability. You will play a vital role in identifying potential funding sources, crafting compelling grant proposals, and developing fundraising strategies that align with our mission. Your contributions will help us expand our programs and further our goal of creating greener, healthier communities. You can expect to:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities and other funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government programs.
• Write, edit, and submit grant proposals to secure funding for our programs, including tree-planting initiatives, community gardens, and educational outreach.
• Develop and execute fundraising campaigns to reach new donors and engage current supporters.
• Track and manage grant deadlines and maintain records of submissions, follow-ups, and awards.
• Collaborate with our team to understand funding needs and align proposals with organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience Necessary for the Role:

• Based in the United States
• Available to respond to emails/messaging/inquiries within 24 hours
• Excellent writing and research skills, with experience in grant writing, fundraising, or related fields.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Familiarity with environmental issues and a passion for sustainable practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and with a team.
• accuracy and detail orientation
• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of our techstack and management tools/software (i.e. Monday PMS, Clockify, Slack, etc.)
• (Required) Ability to commit 5-10 hours per month to projects and tasks, with flexibility to accommodate deadlines. Most tasks can be done remotely, though occasional virtual team meetings may be required.

Our process/next steps:

Once you complete and submit your initial application:

• Your credentials will be reviewed by our hiring staff.
• Based on our needs and qualifications, an HR team member will contact you to schedule an interview if you are selected to move forward by Senior Leadership.
• Within 7 business days of the interview, we will provide you a status on your application or an offer for the position.
• Upon acceptance of an offer, we require the signing of our Volunteer Agreement/NDA.
• A formal onboarding session will then be scheduled with Human Resources to walk you through our tools, platforms, standard communication, workflow procedures, and the like. You will then be provided a project and/or task list to get started on within 48 to 72 hours.

Volunteer Perks:

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer, unpaid staff. Therefore, this role will offer a variety of non-monetary benefits, such as credit documentation and/or public recognition. These benefits are awarded based on volunteers ability to complete tasks on time and complete the minimum amount of volunteer hours required of their role. In order to receive any non-monetary benefit, volunteers will need to complete a minimum of forty hours within their first year of joining our team.

Our list of non-monetary benefits are as follows:

• Resume reference
• Feature on website or social media
• Linkedin experience and/or endorsement
• REF Annual recognition award and/or a PVSA
• Discounted REF merchandise