Application Guide

How to Apply for Grant Writer (1099 Contractor)

at One Tree Planted

🏢 About One Tree Planted

One Tree Planted stands out as a global reforestation nonprofit with a transparent, project-based approach where donors can see exactly where their trees are planted. Their mission focuses on enhancing biodiversity, climate health, and community impact through partnerships in over 80 countries. Working here offers the unique opportunity to directly contribute to measurable environmental restoration while collaborating with a passionate, mission-driven team.

About This Role

This Grant Writer contractor role is responsible for securing $2.5-2.75M in foundation and corporate funding specifically for global reforestation programs. You'll manage the entire grant lifecycle from prospect research to reporting, developing persuasive narratives that align funder interests with One Tree Planted's restoration projects. Your success directly translates to thousands of trees planted and measurable environmental impact across multiple continents.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves researching new foundation prospects aligned with specific restoration projects, drafting proposal narratives that connect funder priorities to measurable tree planting outcomes, and coordinating with program teams across different time zones for project data. You'll manage multiple grant deadlines simultaneously while tracking a pipeline targeting $2.5M+ in funding, with all work conducted remotely through digital collaboration tools.

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🎯 Who One Tree Planted Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of proven success securing foundation/corporate grants for environmental or conservation nonprofits (not just general nonprofit experience)
  • Demonstrates exceptional narrative writing skills with specific examples of persuasive proposals that secured six-figure+ grants
  • Possesses strong research abilities to identify foundations aligned with reforestation, biodiversity, and climate initiatives
  • Is highly organized and detail-oriented with systems for managing multiple deadlines across different time zones and funding cycles

📝 Tips for Applying to One Tree Planted

1

Quantify your grant writing success specifically: Instead of 'secured grants,' say 'secured $X in foundation funding for environmental programs over X years'

2

Include a writing sample that demonstrates persuasive environmental storytelling, ideally related to conservation or climate work

3

Research and mention 2-3 specific One Tree Planted projects you find compelling and explain why they'd appeal to funders

4

Highlight any experience with international or multi-country environmental programs, as this role supports global restoration

5

Demonstrate your understanding of 1099 contracting by mentioning your systems for self-management, tracking, and reporting

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience securing foundation/corporate grants for environmental or conservation causes', "Examples of persuasive narratives you've crafted that connected funder priorities to program outcomes", 'Your systems for managing the full grant lifecycle while working independently', "Why One Tree Planted's specific approach to reforestation (project-based, community-focused, measurable) resonates with you"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study One Tree Planted's specific project portfolio by region and ecosystem type on their website
  • → Review their annual report and impact metrics to understand their measurement framework
  • → Research their current corporate partners and foundation supporters to identify alignment patterns
  • → Understand their planting methodology and partnership model with local organizations

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a successful grant proposal you wrote for an environmental organization, including how you tailored it to the funder
2 How would you research and identify foundation prospects aligned with One Tree Planted's specific restoration programs?
3 Describe your process for managing multiple grant deadlines and reporting requirements across different time zones
4 How would you craft a persuasive narrative connecting corporate ESG goals to specific tree planting projects?
5 What metrics and storytelling approaches would you use in grant reports to demonstrate impact to funders?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic grant writing experience without specific environmental/conservation examples
  • Failing to address the specific revenue target ($2.5-2.75M) in your application materials
  • Not demonstrating understanding of remote 1099 contractor responsibilities and self-management
  • Using generic environmental language instead of specific reforestation/biodiversity terminology

📅 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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