Foundation Relations Manager

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’ Senior Manager in Foundation Relations, and participate cross-programmatically with the Energy, Mining, Policy, Finance, and Communications teams. This position will:

• Steward and manage a specific grant portfolio
• Cultivate and raise new foundation support to meet specific income goals for key programs or projects, as needed and assigned.
• 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, including some project management responsibilities
• Able to synthesize complex ideas into clear and engaging written materials
• 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 September 2, 2025

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. Earthworks’ COVID-19 policies prioritize the health and safety of our employees and the need to minimize the public health threat from COVID-19.

Earthworks requires all employees to provide proof of full vaccination (including vaccination and booster) against COVID-19. New hires who have disabilities that make the vaccine medically inadvisable or those who have a sincere religious belief that the vaccine is impermissible may request an accommodation by contacting Lezlie Griffin, Director of Talent and Equity, at lgriffin@earthworks.org. Accommodation will be provided only as required by applicable law.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $72,000-$78,000 annually, depending on experience. 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.

How to Apply

We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities, and bilingual individuals. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that applicants with disabilities may participate in the application and interview process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/earthworks-2/job/L7R6VR63, including a cover letter, resume, and relevant writing sample. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with first review starting July 14, 2025. No emails or phone calls please.

Qualified applicants can expect to complete three interview stages: an initial phone interview, a virtual panel interview, and a virtual final interview. We’ll also request a list of three professional references after the second stage of the interview process.