Grant Writer

• Lead development of compelling grant proposals, reports, concept notes, and donor briefings for institutional donors and philanthropic audiences.
• Craft narratives that communicate the impact and urgency of climate justice movements, translating complex movement realities into persuasive, values-aligned stories.
• Support donor stewardship, prospect research, and grant operations including managing systems, workflows, and deadlines.

This role directly supports grassroots movements in the Global South working on climate justice, food sovereignty, and economic justice by securing flexible funding and amplifying their leadership, contributing to systemic change.

• Demonstrated professional experience in grant writing, fundraising communications, or related writing-intensive roles.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to craft compelling narratives for philanthropic audiences.
• Experience writing successful grant proposals and donor reports for institutional funders, especially in climate justice, food sovereignty, or economic justice.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and cross-team collaboration.

Salary: $97,000 annually. Benefits include: 100% of employee and dependent health, dental, and vision insurance; 10 holidays + open paid time off; up to 16 weeks paid parental leave; $1,000 workspace stipend, $2,000 wellness stipend, $1,500 work-from-home expenses, $2,000 learning & development; remote flexible schedule; 4% retirement contribution; life insurance; long/short-term disability; sabbatical after 7 years.

Thousand Currents funds, connects, and supports visionary grassroots groups and movements leading solutions in food, climate, and the economy, with a focus on community-led movements in Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia.