Institutional Giving Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Manage stewardship and expansion of a portfolio of institutional donors, such as foundations, NGOs/intermediaries, and government agencies
• Identify and research funding opportunities aligned with RFUS's priorities and write and submit compelling, competitive proposals
• Own and maintain institutional giving processes and workflows, including pre-award checklists, kickoff calls, grant trackers, and deadline calendars
• Coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder funding opportunities, including government grants, ensuring adherence to funder requirements

This role creates positive change by securing funding that enables Rainforest Foundation US to support Indigenous peoples in protecting their rainforests, which are critical for climate regulation, biodiversity conservation, and upholding Indigenous rights.

Required skills and experience:

• Minimum four years of fundraising experience with a proven record of successful fundraising results from institutional funders and grant management experience
• Impeccable English writing skills, with a specific emphasis on proposal writing, and excellent verbal communication skills
• Exemplary organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities, and experience with program budgeting
• High skill level with spreadsheets, especially Google Sheets, and cultural competency to support multi-cultural staff and partners

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary: USD $75,000 - $80,000 gross annually, non-negotiable
• Medical, dental, and vision: 100% of employee and dependents' premiums paid
• 401(k) retirement plan access
• Generous time off including vacation, sick and personal leave, holidays, summer Fridays, and extended winter break
• Life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible, family-friendly work environment that values work-life balance

Rainforest Foundation US partners with Indigenous peoples to protect their rights and their rainforests in the Amazon and Central America, supporting their efforts to secure lands, protect the environment, and uphold rights through tools, training, and resources.