Application Guide

How to Apply for Environmental Grants Data Research Consultant

at Environmental Grantmakers Association

🏢 About Environmental Grantmakers Association

The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA) is unique as the leading organization tracking environmental philanthropy trends through their Tracking the Field Team. Working here offers the opportunity to directly influence how environmental funding flows by creating the authoritative data that foundations use to make strategic decisions. Their remote-first approach allows you to contribute to meaningful environmental work from anywhere.

About This Role

This consultant role involves collecting environmental grantmaking data from IRS forms, funder websites, and communications, then coding and inputting it into EGA's CiviCRM database using their standard taxonomy. Your work directly supports EGA's mission to track environmental philanthropy trends, making you a key contributor to understanding how billions in environmental funding are allocated annually.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves researching new grant announcements from environmental funders, extracting data from IRS documents and funder websites, then coding each grant using EGA's taxonomy before inputting it into their CiviCRM database. You'll also create new grantee profiles and periodically review existing data for accuracy and consistency, all while working independently from your remote location.

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🎯 Who Environmental Grantmakers Association Is Looking For

  • Has hands-on experience extracting data from IRS 990 forms and grantor websites, not just general research skills
  • Can demonstrate specific proficiency with CiviCRM databases and experience applying taxonomies to categorize data
  • Shows meticulous attention to detail through examples of accurate data entry and cleaning in previous roles
  • Possesses the self-discipline to work independently on remote contract projects with minimal supervision

📝 Tips for Applying to Environmental Grantmakers Association

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Highlight specific experience with IRS 990 form data extraction in your resume - mention which sections you've worked with

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Include a portfolio or examples showing how you've organized and categorized data using taxonomies or coding systems

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Mention any familiarity with environmental philanthropy terminology or specific environmental grantmakers

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Demonstrate your remote work discipline by describing systems you use to stay organized without supervision

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If you have CiviCRM experience, specify which modules you've used and for what purposes

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with environmental data specifically, not just general research skills', 'Examples of working with databases and applying taxonomies to categorize information', 'How you ensure accuracy in data entry and cleaning processes', 'Your ability to work independently on remote projects with minimal supervision']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review EGA's 'Tracking the Field' reports to understand their data outputs and methodology
  • → Study their standard taxonomy for grant categorization (available through their resources)
  • → Look at their member list to understand which environmental grantmakers they track
  • → Understand how CiviCRM is used in philanthropy (specific to grant tracking modules)
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would extract grant data from an IRS 990 Form PF
2 Describe your process for ensuring accuracy when coding grants using a standard taxonomy
3 How would you handle incomplete or ambiguous grant descriptions when categorizing data?
4 What systems do you use to stay organized and productive when working independently on data projects?
5 How familiar are you with environmental philanthropy terms like 'climate resilience,' 'environmental justice,' or 'conservation finance'?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only general research experience without specific data extraction examples
  • Claiming database experience without mentioning CiviCRM or similar CRM systems
  • Failing to demonstrate attention to detail through specific examples of data accuracy work

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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