Blue Forest
Location: Remote. SF Bay Area, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, or Denver
Reports to: Managing Director of External Affairs
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience
Employment Status: One year fixed-term contract, (40 hours per week). This contract has the potential of being extended following the 1-year term.
Travel: 20% time
Preferred Start Date: April 28th, 2025
About Blue Forest
Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are:
Committed to Continuous Learning
Driven by Collaboration
Thoughtful Innovators for Impact
Grounded in Science
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems
As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.
Position Summary
Blue Forest is seeking a passionate and resourceful Senior Manager of Development to lead our growing development efforts. The Senior Manager of Development reports to the Managing Director of External Affairs and works in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the CEO. This pivotal role will develop and execute our fundraising strategy, build relationships with funders, design and execute on fundraising events, and work closely with leadership to amplify Blue Forest’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join in the inaugural fundraising role, with an organization that is targeting annual raises of $5+ million. This position is best suited for someone who has experience crafting and implementing a development strategy.
Job requirements
Responsibilities
Craft Blue Forest’s Development Strategy - 35%
Work with the management team to meet annual revenue goals and reserve targets by identifying preferred funding targets, and approaches.
Conduct research and prospecting for development opportunities; develop concept notes and proposals across a portfolio of funders.
Collaborate with senior leaders, board of directors, and other stakeholders to integrate fundraising efforts with the organization’s mission and objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to staff involved in fundraising.
Identify funder networks for Blue Forest participation.
Develop and implement strategies for soliciting major gifts, as well as planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, and gift annuities.
Design and Manage Fundraising Events - 25%
Design in-person fundraising events, such as roundtables and funder meetings, to demonstrate Blue Forest and partner organizations thought leadership in conservation finance and forest restoration, and drive capital contributions to Blue Forest.
Coordinate Blue Forest site visits with investors and donors to locations primarily in the Western United States, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience including collaborating with the project development and the finance teams to showcase the impact of Blue Forest initiatives during the site visit.
Donor Cultivation - 25%
Develop strategy for Blue Forest’s donor cultivation.
Cultivate new prospects and steward existing donors through personalized communications, meetings, and recognition efforts.
Assist in identifying and cultivating major gift prospects capable of making six-figure and above contributions to the organization.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and prospects.
Administration and Management - 15%
Work in partnership with the Accounting team to monitor and analyze fundraising metrics and financial data to track progress towards fundraising goals.
Build out and lead on CRM tracking for all donor, foundation, and other funder tracking.
Manage capital campaigns, engaging and overseeing capital campaign firms as necessary.
Qualifications
Compelling candidates will have 5+ years of fundraising experience, with 2+ years in a senior level role, and experience building a fundraising strategy and CRM management from the ground up. Ideal candidates have an understanding of conservation and climate resiliency. Relevant backgrounds include fundraising roles at research centers, land trusts, foundations, and environmental nonprofits. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Development/Fundraising: Proven success in nonprofit development, and building a development strategy.
Project Leadership: Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress.
Creative Thinking: Brings energy, creativity, and modern communication skills to develop new strategies and expand our reach.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones. Deeply persistent, with the nuanced ability to stay engaged and following up with leads.
Detail Oriented and Organized: Ability to set and follow deadlines, draft and review funding commitments, and focus on tracking all engagements.
Communications: Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences. Comfortable in directly asking for financial contributions.
Operationally Driven: Thrives in building infrastructure, managing data, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth.
People-Centric: Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships. Excellence in networking and building relationships, both in person and online.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems: Understanding of the environment. Ideal experiences in impact investing, conservation, and//or land stewardship.
Benefits
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 5% employer match
4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time
3 months of paid family leave
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to Dependent Care FSA and HealthCare FSA
Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel
Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service
Financial support for professional development
Additional Information
Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to this position, please submit a resume (no cover letters needed) for your application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 2/9/25 will be given priority consideration.
If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview.
Covid Vaccine Requirement
All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.
Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
Location: Remote. SF Bay Area, Sacramento, Portland, Seattle, or Denver
Reports to: Managing Director of External Affairs
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000, depending on experience
Employment Status: One year fixed-term contract, (40 hours per week). This contract has the potential of being extended following the 1-year term.
Travel: 20% time
Preferred Start Date: April 28th, 2025
About Blue Forest
Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are:
Committed to Continuous Learning
Driven by Collaboration
Thoughtful Innovators for Impact
Grounded in Science
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems
As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.
Position Summary
Blue Forest is seeking a passionate and resourceful Senior Manager of Development to lead our growing development efforts. The Senior Manager of Development reports to the Managing Director of External Affairs and works in close collaboration with the Chief of Staff and the CEO. This pivotal role will develop and execute our fundraising strategy, build relationships with funders, design and execute on fundraising events, and work closely with leadership to amplify Blue Forest’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join in the inaugural fundraising role, with an organization that is targeting annual raises of $5+ million. This position is best suited for someone who has experience crafting and implementing a development strategy.
Job requirements
Responsibilities
Craft Blue Forest’s Development Strategy - 35%
Work with the management team to meet annual revenue goals and reserve targets by identifying preferred funding targets, and approaches.
Conduct research and prospecting for development opportunities; develop concept notes and proposals across a portfolio of funders.
Collaborate with senior leaders, board of directors, and other stakeholders to integrate fundraising efforts with the organization’s mission and objectives. Provide leadership and guidance to staff involved in fundraising.
Identify funder networks for Blue Forest participation.
Develop and implement strategies for soliciting major gifts, as well as planned gifts such as bequests, trusts, and gift annuities.
Design and Manage Fundraising Events - 25%
Design in-person fundraising events, such as roundtables and funder meetings, to demonstrate Blue Forest and partner organizations thought leadership in conservation finance and forest restoration, and drive capital contributions to Blue Forest.
Coordinate Blue Forest site visits with investors and donors to locations primarily in the Western United States, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience including collaborating with the project development and the finance teams to showcase the impact of Blue Forest initiatives during the site visit.
Donor Cultivation - 25%
Develop strategy for Blue Forest’s donor cultivation.
Cultivate new prospects and steward existing donors through personalized communications, meetings, and recognition efforts.
Assist in identifying and cultivating major gift prospects capable of making six-figure and above contributions to the organization.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with donors and prospects.
Administration and Management - 15%
Work in partnership with the Accounting team to monitor and analyze fundraising metrics and financial data to track progress towards fundraising goals.
Build out and lead on CRM tracking for all donor, foundation, and other funder tracking.
Manage capital campaigns, engaging and overseeing capital campaign firms as necessary.
Qualifications
Compelling candidates will have 5+ years of fundraising experience, with 2+ years in a senior level role, and experience building a fundraising strategy and CRM management from the ground up. Ideal candidates have an understanding of conservation and climate resiliency. Relevant backgrounds include fundraising roles at research centers, land trusts, foundations, and environmental nonprofits. Blue Forest will prioritize the following qualifications in the hiring process; however, we do not expect candidates to fulfill all criteria and encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Development/Fundraising: Proven success in nonprofit development, and building a development strategy.
Project Leadership: Experience in planning, leading, and managing development projects, including coordinating with peers to achieve desired outcomes, and tracking and reporting on progress.
Creative Thinking: Brings energy, creativity, and modern communication skills to develop new strategies and expand our reach.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Takes initiative and actively seeks to deepen current donor relationships and to forge new ones. Deeply persistent, with the nuanced ability to stay engaged and following up with leads.
Detail Oriented and Organized: Ability to set and follow deadlines, draft and review funding commitments, and focus on tracking all engagements.
Communications: Skilled in creating powerful, compelling written and oral communications for fundraising. Ability to convey complex ideas through brief, simple materials. Experience and credibility when presenting materials to external audiences. Comfortable in directly asking for financial contributions.
Operationally Driven: Thrives in building infrastructure, managing data, and identifying strategic opportunities for growth.
People-Centric: Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships. Excellence in networking and building relationships, both in person and online.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute effective fundraising strategies in alignment with organizational goals.
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems: Understanding of the environment. Ideal experiences in impact investing, conservation, and//or land stewardship.
Benefits
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 5% employer match
4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time
3 months of paid family leave
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to Dependent Care FSA and HealthCare FSA
Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel
Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service
Financial support for professional development
Additional Information
Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to this position, please submit a resume (no cover letters needed) for your application through recruitee. People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 2/9/25 will be given priority consideration.
If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview.
Covid Vaccine Requirement
All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.
Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
Blue Forest
Remote
Preferred Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025
Application Timeline: Rolling, position open until filled; priority application deadline:
Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates based in or able to work within Continental US time zones.
Reports to: Director of Strategy and External Affairs
Employment Status: FT
Salary: $72,00 - $80,000, depending on experience
Preferred Start Date: March 31st, 2025 or earlier
About Blue Forest
Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are:
Committed to Continuous Learning
Driven by Collaboration
Thoughtful Innovators for Impact
Grounded in Science
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems
As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Grant Development Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, developing, coordinating, and writing grant proposals to secure funding for Blue Forest. You will work across the organization to identify funding objectives for each department, research and identify grant funding opportunities, gather necessary information, and craft compelling proposals that align with our mission and goals.
Responsibilities & Duties
Grant Writing - 40%
Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to gather relevant information and data needed for grant applications.
Prepare and write grant and award proposals, including letters of support, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, objectives, and deadlines.
Gather and organize supporting documentation for grants, including financial statements, budgets, and programmatic data.
Coordinate with internal and external partners on all aspects of jointly-submitted grants, ensuring that all parties are developing a coordinated and cohesive application while meeting deadlines.
Prospecting - 15%
Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential new grant funding sources, including state and federal government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other grant-making organizations.
Continuously develop foundation targets based on Blue Forest’s current priorities and relationships, with participation with the Blue Forest staff and the Board of Directors
Internal Prioritization and Strategy - 15%
Facilitate conversations with departments and teams at Blue Forest in partnership with the Managing Director of External Affairs to determine funding needs and relevant opportunities.
Work closely with the Blue Forest fundraising team to prioritize and execute on new funding opportunities, including facilitating committee meetings.
Coordinate with the Accounting department for grant spend down projections, and related strategic fundraising and grant priorities.
Post-Award reporting - 15%
Monitor and track the progress of submitted proposals, including follow-up communications with funders as necessary.
Draft interim and final grant reports as needed with grant reporting and evaluation activities, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
Administrative Management and Support - 15%
Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant development and grant writing.
Develop and maintain grant and funding tracking systems.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all grant activities, including grant writing, submissions, and outcomes.
Provide administrative support, such as drafting gift acknowledgment letters, CRM tool upkeep, and support on in-person fundraising events.
Qualifications
1+ years of grant development and grant writing.
Required skills:
Excellent writing skills, including demonstrated success in writing clear, persuasive, and compelling grant proposals.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage a portfolio of active grants and applications with competing deadlines.
Strong independent research skills, with the ability to identify relevant funding opportunities and gather supporting information, and organize opportunities in a way that is useful for efficient decision-making.
Basic understanding of forestry and fire concepts, with a strong ability to quickly learn new concepts (conservation finance, Indigenous land management, biomass utilization, etc).
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, partners, and stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with grant management software, tools, and CRMs is a plus.
Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
Preference for candidates with a background in environmental conservation and climate resilience.
Preference for candidates with experience in writing for federal grants, as well as for grants about environmental conservation and/or innovative financial models.
Benefits
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 5% employer match
4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time
3 months of paid family leave
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to Dependent Care FSA and HealthCare FSA
Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel
Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service
Financial support for professional development
Additional Information
Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to this position, please submit a resume (no cover letters needed) for your application through recruitee . People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 1/26/25 will be given priority consideration.
If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview.
Covid Vaccine Requirement
All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.
Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
Preferred Application Deadline: January 26th, 2025
Application Timeline: Rolling, position open until filled; priority application deadline:
Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates based in or able to work within Continental US time zones.
Reports to: Director of Strategy and External Affairs
Employment Status: FT
Salary: $72,00 - $80,000, depending on experience
Preferred Start Date: March 31st, 2025 or earlier
About Blue Forest
Blue Forest is a conservation finance non-profit founded in 2015 that is focused on advancing ecosystem restoration through scientific research, financial innovation, and collaborative partnerships. Since 2018, Blue Forest has managed investor capital through its flagship financial product, the Forest Resilience Bond (FRB), which deploys private capital to finance forest restoration projects to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. More recently, Blue Forest has also established Blue Forest Asset Management (BFAM), an investment management platform connecting investors to compelling, mission-aligned opportunities in a broader set of asset classes beyond FRB projects, such as private equity and private credit investments.
Blue Forest is made up of an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, foresters, finance, and communications professionals committed to the mission: “To accelerate ecological restoration through conservation finance, enabling climate resilience for ecosystems and communities”. Employees at Blue Forest are:
Committed to Continuous Learning
Driven by Collaboration
Thoughtful Innovators for Impact
Grounded in Science
Passionate about Restoring Earth’s Ecosystems
As we grow and develop new financial solutions to pressing environmental problems, we are seeking to amplify and collaborate with those historically excluded in conservation finance. We recognize that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization is not only vital but also a key driver of strength, resilience, and success.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Grant Development Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, developing, coordinating, and writing grant proposals to secure funding for Blue Forest. You will work across the organization to identify funding objectives for each department, research and identify grant funding opportunities, gather necessary information, and craft compelling proposals that align with our mission and goals.
Responsibilities & Duties
Grant Writing - 40%
Coordinate with internal subject matter experts to gather relevant information and data needed for grant applications.
Prepare and write grant and award proposals, including letters of support, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines, objectives, and deadlines.
Gather and organize supporting documentation for grants, including financial statements, budgets, and programmatic data.
Coordinate with internal and external partners on all aspects of jointly-submitted grants, ensuring that all parties are developing a coordinated and cohesive application while meeting deadlines.
Prospecting - 15%
Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential new grant funding sources, including state and federal government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other grant-making organizations.
Continuously develop foundation targets based on Blue Forest’s current priorities and relationships, with participation with the Blue Forest staff and the Board of Directors
Internal Prioritization and Strategy - 15%
Facilitate conversations with departments and teams at Blue Forest in partnership with the Managing Director of External Affairs to determine funding needs and relevant opportunities.
Work closely with the Blue Forest fundraising team to prioritize and execute on new funding opportunities, including facilitating committee meetings.
Coordinate with the Accounting department for grant spend down projections, and related strategic fundraising and grant priorities.
Post-Award reporting - 15%
Monitor and track the progress of submitted proposals, including follow-up communications with funders as necessary.
Draft interim and final grant reports as needed with grant reporting and evaluation activities, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
Administrative Management and Support - 15%
Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant development and grant writing.
Develop and maintain grant and funding tracking systems.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all grant activities, including grant writing, submissions, and outcomes.
Provide administrative support, such as drafting gift acknowledgment letters, CRM tool upkeep, and support on in-person fundraising events.
Qualifications
1+ years of grant development and grant writing.
Required skills:
Excellent writing skills, including demonstrated success in writing clear, persuasive, and compelling grant proposals.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage a portfolio of active grants and applications with competing deadlines.
Strong independent research skills, with the ability to identify relevant funding opportunities and gather supporting information, and organize opportunities in a way that is useful for efficient decision-making.
Basic understanding of forestry and fire concepts, with a strong ability to quickly learn new concepts (conservation finance, Indigenous land management, biomass utilization, etc).
Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, partners, and stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Desired Skills:
Familiarity with grant management software, tools, and CRMs is a plus.
Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
Preference for candidates with a background in environmental conservation and climate resilience.
Preference for candidates with experience in writing for federal grants, as well as for grants about environmental conservation and/or innovative financial models.
Benefits
100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; subsidized coverage for dependents
Access to a 401k retirement plan with a 5% employer match
4 weeks paid vacation and 17 paid holidays; paid sick leave and volunteer time
3 months of paid family leave
Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Access to Dependent Care FSA and HealthCare FSA
Public Lands Exploration stipend (reimbursements for visits to National Forests, county parks, etc.)
Monthly Home Office stipend or co-working space provided
Travel and partial dependant care costs provided for business travel
Additional stipends for health & wellness; home internet and cell service
Financial support for professional development
Additional Information
Blue Forest is a fully remote company with staff located across all four continental U.S. time zones. You will generally be expected to be online during Pacific Standard Time standard working hours in order to collaborate with partners and other team members. Blue Forest also hosts an in-person team retreat each year.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to this position, please submit a resume (no cover letters needed) for your application through recruitee . People from historically underrepresented populations and candidates with non-traditional career paths are especially encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and those submitted by 1/26/25 will be given priority consideration.
If participating in the interview process would require you to incur additional expenses to participate, such as childcare, please let us know and we are happy to reimburse for reasonable expenses incurred up to $30/hour for twice the length of each interview in which you participate. There will be space to request this reimbursement upon offer of an interview.
Covid Vaccine Requirement
All Blue Forest staff are required to be “fully vaccinated” against COVID-19, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines that term. Proof of full vaccination shall be a condition of employment and must be provided prior to starting work, except where prohibited by law. Blue Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the company will engage in the interactive process regarding reasonable accommodations for candidates who cannot be vaccinated due to a disability/medical condition; a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance; or a claimed exemption under applicable state law.
Blue Forest provides equal employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.
