Grants Officer

Who We Are:

NatureBridge provides best-in-class environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers every year in the world’s best classrooms: our National Parks. Our mission is to connect young people to the science and wonder of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of the planet. Through our programs, students explore the outdoors, connect with their peers, discover themselves and develop a lasting relationship with science and the environment around them.

What You Will Do:

As the Grants Officer, you will be responsible for growing, sustaining and stewarding a portfolio of institutional contributors to support NatureBridge and our programs. This is a great opportunity to advance professionally as a member of an experienced and welcoming development team at a stable nonprofit organization with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the environmental education sector.

This full-time, exempt position is fully remote. 

Your primary job will be to:

Prospect Research

• Grow NatureBridge’s funding base through strategic prospect identification, research and cultivation. Research, identify, prioritize and cultivate foundation, corporate and government grant prospects
• Compose concise analytical prospect summaries and present well-reasoned plans of action.
• Work with the Director of Institutional Giving to implement a comprehensive strategy to meet annual institutional fundraising goals, steward existing donors and engage new funders.
• Collaborate to support NatureBridge campuses, programs and national initiatives.

Foundation, Corporate and Government Relations

• Produce quality narratives, letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports.
• Collaborate to produce all required materials to accompany institutional grants such as budgets, financial data, staff biographies, required forms, etc. 
• Manage proposal packages via grant websites or submission protocols, monitor progress and outcomes using NatureBridge processes, and sustain institutional funders through thoughtful, individualized stewardship strategies.
• Use NatureBridge systems (Salesforce) to compile campus program participant data, demographics, post-program surveys and other data points for accurate reporting to funders.

Development Operations

• Plan, write, and submit well-conceived, thoughtful letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports. Follow established instructions and procedures to produce precise work products. In this role, accuracy is more important than speed. 
• Conduct institutional research and evaluation efforts: compile campus program participant data, demographics, post-program surveys, and other data points for accurate reporting externally and for informed decision-making internally.
• Participate in institutional team meetings, monthly development department meetings, staff meetings, retreats and fundraising events as needed.
• Track grant activities and input information into NatureBridge’s donor database (Raiser's Edge NXT), update internal records, deliver timely donor thank yous and prepare internal reports.
• Collaborate in editing and proofreading written materials; partner with finance, communications and gifts teams for budget preparation, grant administration and compliance, donor recognition and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

• $65,000-70,000 annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months
• Generous paid vacation, training days and sick leave
• Other benefits include Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and more

Who You Are:

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Commitment to the mission of NatureBridge, environmental science education, and/or national parks.
• At least three years of professional fundraising experience, or a combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, editing and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated success working independently and as part of a team with a flexible, proactive approach.
• Strong research skills and prior experience writing successful grant proposals.
• Effective and efficient data management skills (Raiser's Edge and/or Salesforce experience is a plus).
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, time management skills and ability to prepare and submit multiple deliverables on deadline.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace. We especially encourage you to apply if you are a member of (or have extensive experience working with people from) any communities that are impacted by the historic and current system of oppression that has limited access to environmental education, or the outdoors in general.
• Availability for occasional travel to NatureBridge campuses/offices.

If you are interested in the role and do not meet every requirement listed, please still apply! We are interested in applicants with unique lived experience and skill sets.

*All NatureBridge Employees are required to complete a background check in order to be eligible for employment.

Why should you join the NatureBridge team?

• We are a mission-driven organization that values your contributions and supports you in making a positive impact on young people and the environment
• Work with a flexible, collaborative and supportive team.
• Work remotely with occasional travel to our scenic National Park campuses and major donor hubs

NatureBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate based on any protected category, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression (including transgender identity or pregnancy), political affiliation, age, immigration status or disability. We encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require any accommodation. 

How To Apply:

Submit a one-page cover letter, a brief resume, and one writing sample (1-3 pages) to our Online Career Portal. The writing sample should be a successful letter of inquiry or a grant proposal (or excerpt) written by the applicant. Please address your cover letter to the Director of Institutional Giving and discuss how your skills and experience set you up to be successful in the role, as well as a brief description of the writing sample provided