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$95k–$110k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Competitive salary, Benefits package
Posted 9d ago
Apply by Nov 1
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Foundation Relations Officer will manage a portfolio of foundation grants and expand the grants program by identifying new funding opportunities. They will collaborate with leadership and program staff to write persuasive proposals and reports while maintaining a busy grants calendar.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of development experience, with at least 3-4 years specifically in foundation relations and grant writing. Exceptional writing skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for environmental protection are essential.
Full job description
The Opportunity: ELPC is looking to hire a dynamic Senior Foundation Relations Officer who brings excellent writing skills together with the proven ability to expand an existing grants program and a passion for environmental protection.
About ELPC: The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. We drive transformational policy changes with national impacts.
We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.
Come join our winning team of talented, mission-driven professionals, who passionately work together to protect the environment and natural resources in the Midwest region.
Title: Senior Foundation Relations Officer
LOCATION: Chicago, ILwith a hybrid work environment that includes required days in the office each week
HOURS PER WEEK: Full time (40 hours/week)
REPORTS TO: Chief Development Officer
JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Foundation Relations Officer (SFRO) will help manage ELPC’s large portfolio of current foundation grants and work to expand the grants program by identifying and securing new funding opportunities. The SFRO will manage ELPC’s busy grants calendar of proposal and reporting deadlines, and their own portfolio of high-level ($50,000+) grants and prospects. The SFRO will identify new high-level funding opportunities, effectively engage with funders and foundation program officers, and write persuasive letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports. The SFRO will work collaboratively with leadership, development team members, and program staff to successfully meet current grant requirements and secure increased and new funding.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plan and effectively manage work to meet a busy calendar of grant deadlines.
Work proactively and with ample lead-time to engage leadership and program staff in the development of proposals and reports.
Produce well-written, compelling, and persuasive letters of inquiry, grant proposals and reports.
Cultivate strong relationships with foundation staff and funders.
Follow up on submissions to ensure funding success.
Research, identify, and solicit new foundation prospects.
Engage regularly with leadership to strategize best approaches to new funders.
Prepare leadership and program staff for funder meetings.
Work with development team to successfully achieve overall fundraising goals, especially by increasing the number of secured grants and amount of revenue raised.
Work collaboratively with development team on fundraising events and campaigns throughout the year including the annual gala, year-end giving, and other fundraising efforts as assigned.
Education & Experience (years):
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
7-10 years of development experience with a minimum of 3-4 years focused on foundation relations and grant writing.
Demonstrated track record of identifying and securing increased and new foundation grant funding.
Experience and connections within the Midwest environmental philanthropic sector highly desired.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
An entrepreneurial approach to fundraising combined with a passion for ELPC’s mission.
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
Strong relationship-building skills
Results oriented with ability to focus on and meet deadlines and achieve goals
Ability to follow up with current and prospective foundations in a prompt and timely manner
Strong problem-solving and negotiating skills.
Highly creative/innovative with abilities to persuade and motivate others
Ability to operate independently as well as part of a regional and diverse team
Environmental knowledge and experience strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word
Estimated travel & related conditions:
0 - 10% domestic travel with occasional overnight travel
Availability for occasional evening or weekend work
Salary ELPC offers an attractive salary and benefits package, competitive to leading national environmental non-profits. For those meeting the minimum education and experience requirements, annual salary will range from $95,000 - $110,000.
Application Process: Please upload a cover letter and resume when applying via our website (fine to combine the two documents). If we find a match between your experience and our needs, we will reach out for an interview.
We advocate, innovate and litigate to protect the Midwest's environment from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
26,189
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental advocacy organization. We advocate, innovate and litigate to protect the Midwest's environment from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains.
We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.
Offices: 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60601, US · 222 S. Hamilton Street, Suite 14, Madison, WI 53703, US · 1207 Grandview Avenue, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43212, US · 505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 333, Des Moines, IA 50309, US
We advocate, innovate and litigate to protect the Midwest's environment from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
LinkedIn followers
26,189
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental advocacy organization. We advocate, innovate and litigate to protect the Midwest's environment from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains.
We show that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together by putting sustainability principles into practice. We advance climate solutions effectively by accelerating clean renewable energy alternatives to conventional power plants and advancing clean transportation solutions. We protect the Great Lakes and defend the Midwest’s wild and natural places, and we fight for safe, clean water and healthy clean air for all. We combine effective public interest litigation with strategic policy advocacy, sound science, and economic analysis. ELPC produces strong results for the environment in the courtrooms, boardrooms, and legislative hearing rooms across the pivotal Midwest states and in Washington D.C.
Offices: 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60601, US · 222 S. Hamilton Street, Suite 14, Madison, WI 53703, US · 1207 Grandview Avenue, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43212, US · 505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 333, Des Moines, IA 50309, US