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One Tree Planted is a US-based 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on global reforestation. As an environmental charity, we are dedicated to making it easier for individuals and businesses to give back to the environment, create a healthier climate, protect biodiversity, and help reforestation efforts around the world. All by planting trees!

The ideal start date for this position is Immediately.

POSITION PURPOSE:

One Tree Planted is 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on global reforestation. Our growing Environmental Non-Profit is looking for an outgoing person to join our philanthropy team as a Technical Grant Writer to manage public funding opportunities and government grants. We’re looking for somebody who is driven and wants to make the world a little greener.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to our Director of Philanthropy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONs & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for researching, finding and securing public and private grants including completing funding applications/proposals for various One Tree Planted programs, initiatives and projects, with an emphasis on public funding opportunities but not exclusively.
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a written donor strategy and relationship record (using Salesforce) of all interactions
  • Research and develop a pipeline of public and government funding opportunities
• Manage application related documentation and applicant’s information from concept to completion
• Liaise with external partners and internal staff to develop grant proposals
• Complete all reporting requirements during and post-grant cycle
• Work with the management team to stay updated on organization knowledge and be informed of any changes in company policies
• Provide ideas on how to continuously improve and grow the organization

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: BACHELOR’S DEGREE

RELATED EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years experience successfully securing significant grant funds from public and private sources.

SKILLS

• • Knowledge and experience working with government or public funding organizations with a focus on US (Federal, state and local).
  • Proven ability to research and identify public and private grant opportunities
  • Background managing a large portfolio of public and private grant sources and opportunities
  • Ability to track and schedule out grant opportunities over multiple years
  • Proven track record of soliciting high-level grants
  • Experience soliciting large environmental grants is an asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to be hands-on in a role that is demanding and requires a high level of energy and professionalism
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to prioritize workload in a timely manner to complete assignments with many deadlines and competing requirements
  • Experience working in SalesForce

IDEAL LOCATION: Montreal, Toronto or REMOTE

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

COMPENSATION: typical starting range is $55,000-$65,000 CAD / USD which will be based on location, skills and experience. Annual performance increase may be available but not guaranteed.

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive PTO Plan
• Health and Wellness plans for U.S. Staff
• Yearly bonus
• Retirement plans with competitive employer contribution
• Travel opportunities, international and domestic

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

One Tree Planted is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.