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The Grant Writer (Fixed Term - 1 year)  plays a critical role in supporting Greenpeace's mission by developing compelling grant applications and major gift proposals to fund Greenpeace projects both in the Southeast Asia region and globally. This position is instrumental in securing funding through meticulous research, writing, and coordination efforts, focusing on foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and other major funding sources

Work Experience:

• Experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising proposals for high level donors, and will excel at being able to write and communicate differently and effectively, according to the needs of a range of audiences – from trusts and foundations to celebrities and major donors.
•   Experience delivering stewardship content (both for mail and email) that effectively supportsdonorretention, communicating impact in a way that inspires ongoing support and increased loyalty and interest in Greenpeace.
•          Strong writing and editorial skills which enable us to produce exciting, innovative content as part of our campaigns that builds an amazing story that excites existing key supporters and attracts new people.
•       Demonstrate good project management skills, being able to plan project work in a structured way that allows others to understand what will be delivered and when – including experience planning and managing supporter events.
•       Good understanding of prospect research techniques and processes.
•     Ability to demonstrate times when you’ve taken responsibility for spotting and solving problems, and when you’ve shown a proactive approach to coming up with new ideas to innovate or improve a team’s work.
•     Support and be able to champion Greenpeace ideals and values, including our commitments to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Essential Requirements

●      Passion for the environment and a strong commitment to the aims and values of Greenpeace.

●   At least three years’ experience in writing grant proposals and / or reporting. Provide writing samples in English.

●      Fundraising or sales copywriting experience.

●    Exemplary organizational skills including the ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, track information, work to a timeline and achieve targeted goals.

●      Good communication skills across different channels and departments, including strong listening and negotiation skills, proven ability to support and guide colleagues

●      Excellent English, and other languages are an advantage.

Desirable Requirements

●  Proven experience in grant writing, with a successful track record of securing grants and major gifts.

●  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information    in a clear and compelling manner.

●     Strong research and analytical skills, with a keen eye for identifying funding opportunities.

●  Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate effectively with various stakeholders.

●      Commitment to Greenpeace's core values and understanding of environmental and conservation issues.

●      Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Communications, Environmental Studies, Non-Profit Management) or equivalent experience.