DEVELOPMENT AND GRANT WRITER ASSOCIATE

Title : Development and Grant Writer Associate

Status : Full Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to : Senior Director of Development

New Jersey League of Conservation Voters and New Jersey League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (New Jersey LCV) are bi partisan, non profit organizations that protect our precious natural resources by raising awareness of key environmental challenges;

increasing the efficacy of the environmental community; helping elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, advocating for strong environmental policies, and ensuring accountability to safeguard the health of our communities, the beauty of our state, and the strength of our economy.

We are committed to and incorporate into all our work, the goal of helping establish a just, inclusive, and

equitable environmental future for New Jersey. We work with, learn from, and support overburdened and low-income communities to educate the public, co create social change, and advocate for environmentally just

policies.

Currently we are looking for a Development and Grant Writer Associate to work in our collaborative environment, supporting a robust and growing grassroots fundraising program.

This role will focus on supporting the Senior Director and Development team with our fundraising strategies, as well as with a split focus on grant writing and individual giving that supports our family of organizations and political action committees.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, energetic organization that juggles a lot of demands while working cross-organizationally with a strong, supportive team, and must be able to work independently, as well as with a dynamic Executive Director and committed Board of Directors to maximize outcomes.

This position offers the opportunity for a person passionate about the environment to work with a leading conservation organization that is making a significant, positive difference in our State.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Management

• Write compelling one-year and multi-year grant proposals, telling meaningful stories and including researching data that supports the request, while aligning funder’s criteria with New Jersey LCV's needs and programmatic strengths.
• Support and manage grant fundraising efforts for New Jersey LCV, including new grants and renewals of existing grantors.
• Expand the foundation funder portfolio for grant requests by researching and identifying new institutional funders whose priorities align with New Jersey LCV's mission, programs and goals.
• Demonstrate a high degree of skill in communication and positive interaction as a liaison between foundations and New Jersey LCV staff, which includes cultivation, stewardship and relationship development with target Foundations
• Work with the Operations team to oversee and support grant management processes, ensuring all paperwork and payment tracking is managed in an effective and timely manner.
• Work proactively across teams to coordinate all programmatic and fiscal reporting requirements and deadlines as stipulated in grant documents.
• Oversee the comprehensive management of EveryAction, the organization’s grant tracking system, to ensure the accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of funding by source.

Individual Giving

Maintain and grow a gifts portfolio with a focus on existing donors and prospects at a $1-$500 membership level, through face-to-face meetings, events and other activities, on an average of 5-7 qualified contacts per month.

Meet fundraising metrics assigned and in accordance with established annual goals.

Support Senior Director’s giving program efforts for donors in the $10,000-25,000+ range; conducting research and prospecting;

creating a program brand, case for support, and impact statements.

• Provide general support to the Development Department, with tasks as assigned.
• Participate in department and organization-wide budget and logistics planning, and events and activities development.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2-3 years previous nonprofit fundraising, grant writing or related experience, with a proven track record of working successfully with individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Demonstrated experience with face-to-face solicitations, donor stewarding and relationship development.
• Commitment to our vision, mission and values, including increasing and integrating racial diversity, justice and equity into our work and organizational culture.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and a customer service focus.
• Skilled in persuasive and effective writing, with the ability to write a convincing case for support.
• Close attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and ranges of people, including volunteers and donors.
• A self-starter, comfortable in a team environment with colleagues in office and remote locations.
• Ability to travel for staff meetings, events, conferences and donor meetings.
• Experience with Microsoft office and donor management software preferred.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS : This is a full-time position with a hybrid work structure based in Hamilton, NJ and remotely. Travel throughout the State is necessary so a valid driver’s license and real-time access to a car are required.

The ability to maintain a flexible schedule common to fundraising is required.

SALARY : $42,000 - $50,000; and a very comprehensive benefits package

To apply : Please send your resume , cover letter , and salary requirements to [email protected] with Development and Grants Associate in the subject line. No calls please.

New Jersey LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait status, or veteran status.