Grant Writer

About Us

At Ecojustice, we build a case for a better earth every day! We fight, and win, for our planet in court. Our Mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We use the power of the courts to defend what we value most. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

The Grant Writer works closely with staff lawyers and scientists to gather information and produce compelling materials for funders including Letters of Interest, Proposals, Interim and Final Reports to raise funds primarily from public and private foundations. The Grant Writer will work closely a team of relationship managers on the Leadership Giving and Foundations team to engage Ecojustice’s highest level of supporters.

About The Role

Ecojustice’s Grant Writer will be responsible for researching funders, writing and coordinating grant applications, reporting to funders, and maintaining a donor database. Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop tailored, strategic, persuasive and creative content for key funders; primarily focused on, but not limited to, public and private foundations.
• Consult Ecojustice lawyers, law reform experts, and scientists to identify initiatives that require funding.
• In collaboration with the relationship managers, identify the materials and content required for funders.
• Write, modify, and enhance detailed persuasive cases for support/proposals, reports and other information for donors, tailored to their interests and needs
• Ensure that written content reflects Ecojustice’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and expresses a mindset of abundance in philanthropy
• Ensure that accurate reports and financial accountabilities are prepared in advance of funding deadlines
• Identify and evaluate new funding sources to build viable prospect lists
• In collaboration with the Philanthropy Team, set annual goals, develop an annual work plan, and help us develop and implement more inclusive and equitable fundraising practices
• With the Foundations and Leadership Giving Team, develop and report on KPIs to monitor progress and modify as needed.

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role within the charitable sector

• Proven record of writing successful applications for substantial funding from foundations, trusts and/or other grant-making bodies

• Strong proposal writing skills - Proficiency in drafting funding proposals and reports and the ability to develop persuasive and informative proposals

• Basic budgeting and numeracy skills, and solid knowledge of computer applications and philanthropy software

• An understanding of Ethical and Imagine Canada Fundraising principles and CRA guidelines

• The ability to establish and cultivate strong and positive relationships with internal philanthropy and program staff to create impactful, generative reports and proposals

• Talent to communicate, delegate, plan and implement to run a project smoothly, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and use independent judgement with minimal supervision.

Our Commitment To Workplace Accessibility, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact careers@ecojustice.ca for any accommodation requests.

Great Reasons To Join Us

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
• A hybrid work environment and flexible work schedule that best suits you and how you work.
• 5% of your salary as a non-mandatory RRSP contribution.
• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work
• A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (over 95% manager satisfaction rating from internal surveys).
• Abundant paid time off options that recognize 13 public holidays (including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), starting with 3 weeks of vacation, 1 week of winter holidays, 2 float days, and more.
• Additional flexible leave policies that accommodate physical and mental health leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and other life events.
• A focus on supporting your health and well-being through an extended health benefits package, employee and family assistance program, and a wellness spending of $500 per year.
• Monthly learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.