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Are you passionate about climate change and environmental justice? Would you like to join Earthworks’ 6-person philanthropy team in raising $9M+ annually from foundations and individual donors to support Earthworks’ mission? This role will focus on foundation stewardship and cultivation, grant writing and reporting, and information management.
The Foundation Relations Manager will report to and work closely with Earthworks’ Deputy Philanthropy Director, and participate cross-programmatically with the Energy, Mining, Policy, Finance, and Communications teams. This position will:
- Steward and manage a specific grant portfolio,initially ranging from 30-35 foundation contacts
- Cultivate and raise new foundation support to meet specific income goals for key programs and projects
- Collaborate with program teams on grant writing and reporting
- Draft, finalize, and submit grant proposals and reports
- Conduct foundation research and briefs
- Maintain Earthworks’ foundation relations calendar, files, and Salesforce data.
- Strengthen foundation relations, including preparing timely thank-you letters and updates.
- Monitor program indicators and measures of success for reporting purposes
- Participate on the philanthropy team and support a culture of philanthropy at Earthworks through team goals and projects
About Earthworks
Earthworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of mineral and energy development while promoting sustainable solutions. Earthworks stands for clean air, water, and land, healthy communities, and corporate accountability. We work for solutions that protect both the Earth’s resources and our communities. Earthworks has a primarily remote staff of approximately 50 employees in over 20 states and DC.
Earthworks is committed to challenging and dismantling systemic oppression. Earthworks’ board and staff understand that promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) both within and beyond Earthworks is critical to carrying out our mission to protect communities and the environment from the adverse impacts of resource extraction. We understand that our commitment to DEI means a dedication to constant learning and improvement.
Earthworks welcomes applications from diverse candidates and is an equal-opportunity employer. Earthworks evaluates employees and applicants for employment on merit, competence, and qualifications and does not tolerate discrimination.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Earthworks, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Five or more years of relevant experience: relevant project management, cultivating and stewarding new foundation relationships, and grant writing/reporting responsibilities
- Able to synthesize complex ideas into clear and engaging written materials
- Organized, systematic, and able to handle a high volume of deadlines (50+ annually, about 2-3 per week)
- Excellent writing and editing skills that show an attention to detail and an ability to tell a story
- Strong verbal skills and emotional intelligence, with an ability to ask questions, listen, empathize and give and receive constructive feedback
- Project management and scheduling skills, including an ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines
- Able to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others
- Able to anticipate and solve problems, with a learning orientation that aims for continuous improvement
- Familiarity with project management software, online research tools such as Foundation Directory Online, and CRMs like Salesforce is a plus
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
- Experience fundraising for 501(c)4s
- Experience writing, budgeting, and managing grants of $300K+
- An ability to start work no later than June 15, 2026
Location, Travel, and COVID-19
Location for this position is remote in the United States, and applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Some travel may be required for certain positions. Employees who are unable to travel/attend in-person meetings for health or disability reasons may request accommodations.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $72,000-$78,000 annually, depending on experience. This is the true hiring range, thoughtfully created in consideration of budget and pay equity, and it’s not negotiable. Earthworks provides full-time staff with a competitive package of benefits, including employer-paid medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, Earthworks offers unlimited paid leave, paid parental leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan (with a 5% match after one year of employment). After five years of employment, staff are eligible for a 12-week, fully paid sabbatical.
Bargaining Unit Status
Earthworks is a union workplace; our employees are represented by Earthworkers Unite/ Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). This position is included in the bargaining unit.
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