Public Interest Network Grants Fundraising Associate
The Public Interest Network is a family of more than a dozen organizations that employ a full arsenal of time-tested strategies for social change, including organizing, advocacy, research and policy analysis, litigation and socially responsible investing. Together, we stand up to powerful special interests and work on a wide array of issues, from air and water pollution to money in politics to the safety of our food systems to global warming.
For more than 40 years, the members of the network have shared a firm commitment to a model for success—one that embraces tough-minded culture of accountability, and organizing to win measurable results. These results include hundreds of laws, policies and other changes that have protected consumers, preserved the environment, and otherwise made corporations and government more responsive to the public interest. Over the years, our network has also recruited and trained thousands of people, many of whom have moved up to become leaders of our own network or elsewhere in the social change community.
Our member organizations include: Environment America, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, Environmental Action, Toxics Action Center, Green Century Capital Management, Green Corps, National Environmental Law Center, Frontier Group, Community Voters Project, Snowriders International, Accelerate Change, Voices for Progress, and Impact.
Job Description
The Grants Fundraising Associate will have a key role in our efforts to double our grant and large donor fundraising over the next five years. This additional funding will enable the Public Interest Network to make an even bigger impact on some of the most important problems of our time, as well as recruit and train hundreds more new activists who will work for change for years to come.
To reach this ambitious goal, the Grants Fundraising Associate will represent the Public Interest Network in the funder community, including foundations, major individual donors, and other non-corporate institutions. Specific responsibilities include:
§ Research and identify appropriate foundation and donor prospects;
§ Meet with at least 50 prospective funders annually;
§ Network with the funding community by attending conferences and events;
§ Promote the Public Interest Network through written updates, briefings, and other affinity building activities;
§ Develop, write, and pitch grant proposals;
§ Manage grants raised for the Public Interest Network, including monitoring project progress and reporting to the funder; and
§ Support the grantseeking activities of the Public Interest Network member organization's staff around the country.
Additionally, the Grants Fundraising Associate will participate in strengthening the Public Interest Network by participating in other capacity building priorities, from recruiting and training staff to phone banking to helping with events.
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Qualifications
We are looking for skilled candidates with a demonstrated commitment to social change and an appreciation of the importance of activism. We're also looking for candidates that are more motivated by the success of the movement than by individual achievement.
Additionally, top candidates will:
§ Have a bachelor's degree and at one year of relevant experience, including some fundraising experience. Advanced degrees, including a JD or masters in related fields, may count toward a candidate's professional experience;
§ Have excellent expository writing and verbal persuasion skills;
§ Enjoy meeting new people and cultivating relationships;
§ Be highly goal driven and have a track record of academic success and proven leadership ability;
§ Be flexible, embrace new challenges, have a can-do attitude and strong work ethic;
§ Be willing to travel extensively on a public interest budget;
§ Have demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in solving problems; and
§ Be able to work independently and creatively, as well as take direction and work as part of a team.
The Grants Fundraising Associate position requires a two-year commitment.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual compensation for most candidates starts ranges from $28,000 to $30,000 in the first year and $32,000 to $34,000 in the second year, but could be higher commensurate with relevant professional experience and/or advanced degrees. The Public Interest Network also offers a competitive benefits package.
To Apply
Visit www.publicinterestnetwork.org and fill out the online form. If we are interested in interviewing you for the position, we will get back to you within a week. All finalists also will be required to complete a writing and editing test.
The Public Interest Network is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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