Grants and Member Engagement Manager

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Grants manager supporting Anthropocene Alliance’s coalition of 450+ U.S. frontline climate groups. Leading grant writing, training, member onboarding, and engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-on-one assistance to members to brainstorm project ideas, refine scopes of work, and align proposals with funder priorities
  • Review, edit, and provide substantive feedback on member grant applications, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation
  • Support partner-led technical assistance programs, including grant-specific clinics and office hours
  • Maintain relationships with members operating active grants to ensure compliance
  • Manage A2’s grant-writing program and coordinate support for funding opportunities open to multiple members
  • Develop and maintain grant templates, guidance materials, and shared resources
  • Identify, track, and disseminate funding opportunities using GrantStation and other funding databases
  • Lead grant-focused webinars and trainings on funding strategies, proposal development, and compliance requirements
  • Lead partnership-centered training for members accessing municipal or government funding streams
  • Develop and maintain a calendar of nationwide funding opportunities
  • Evaluate member projects for larger grant opportunities and select strong candidates
  • Lead drafting of pre-proposals and full proposals with members, partners, and A2 staff
  • Coordinate with the Coastal Resilience Grants Manager regarding funder contractual obligations
  • Facilitate communication among organizations, consultants, and stakeholders involved in joint proposals
  • Support outreach to prospective members and discuss membership benefits and expectations
  • Coordinate new member intake, orientation, early engagement, and check-ins
  • Manage the member listserv
  • Recruit new members through referrals, partners, and statewide organizing efforts
  • Cultivate relationships with existing members and connect them with A2’s network and services
  • Train and manage volunteers and interns supporting outreach, programming, and database cleaning
  • Track grant-writing activities, submissions, and outcomes
  • Maintain organized records of grant opportunities, applications, and awards
  • Support internal reporting, funder compliance, and continuous improvement of grant support services
  • Refine grant-writing strategy based on lessons learned and member feedback

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience in grant writing and grant management, particularly for government, environmental, and national foundation funding
  • Strong understanding of climate resilience, environmental justice, community development, or related fields
  • Experience providing technical assistance, training, or capacity-building support to community-based or nonprofit organizations, particularly around project development and grants management
  • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while working collaboratively across teams
  • Comfort building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, nonprofit partners, and funders
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and diverse community-based organizations
  • Familiarity or enthusiasm to learn about federal environmental funding programs (e.g., NFWF, FEMA, EPA, NOAA) is preferred
  • Ability to develop tools, templates, and training materials to strengthen member capacity
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a natural warmth and authenticity that fosters trust and genuine connection with members, partners, and funders
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems
  • Strong work ethic, accountability, and collaborative spirit, with an ability to take initiative, follow through on commitments, and contribute positively to a team environment
  • U.S.-based work eligibility/location requirement

Benefits:

  • Health care benefits
  • PTO
  • 401k plan
  • Fully remote work arrangement
  • Potential to attend or travel to in-person events and conferences