Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Writer

at Redwoods Collective

🏢 About Redwoods Collective

Redwoods Collective is a mission-driven organization dedicated to accelerating climate philanthropy. As a lean, remote team, you'll have the opportunity to directly shape how philanthropic advisors and donors fund climate solutions, making a tangible impact on the planet's future.

About This Role

As Senior Writer, you'll produce high-stakes intelligence content that empowers philanthropic professionals to fund climate solutions with speed and confidence. Beyond writing, you'll support marketing to expand the advisor network and help define the climate intelligence function from the ground up.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by scanning climate news and philanthropic announcements to identify intelligence opportunities. You'll then draft a briefing for advisors on a emerging climate solution, collaborate with the team on a marketing campaign to engage new donors, and end the day by refining content based on feedback from a foundation partner.

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🎯 Who Redwoods Collective Is Looking For

  • Has senior-level writing experience, specifically in climate, philanthropy, or intelligence contexts (e.g., writing for foundations, think tanks, or climate funds).
  • Can distill complex climate and philanthropic topics into clear, compelling content for high-level audiences (donors, advisors, foundation executives).
  • Thrives in a small, fast-moving team where collaboration and adaptability are essential.
  • Demonstrates a deep personal commitment to climate action and understands the philanthropic landscape.

📝 Tips for Applying to Redwoods Collective

1

Tailor your portfolio to include examples of writing for high-level audiences (e.g., white papers, briefs, or op-eds on climate or philanthropy).

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your writing experience to accelerating climate funding—show you understand the urgency.

3

Highlight any experience working in lean teams or startups, as this role requires wearing multiple hats.

4

Mention specific philanthropic or climate topics you follow (e.g., carbon removal, climate adaptation finance) to show domain knowledge.

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Be ready to discuss how you would produce content that builds trust and confidence among donors, not just inform.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your ability to translate complex climate science and policy into actionable intelligence for philanthropic decision-makers.', 'Your experience working in or with the philanthropic sector, especially climate funding.', "Your comfort with a lean team environment where you'll help shape processes and strategy.", 'Your passion for climate solutions and how your writing can directly accelerate funding.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Read Redwoods' existing content (if available) to understand their tone, depth, and audience.
  • → Study the landscape of climate philanthropy: major players, funding gaps, and recent trends (e.g., Giving Pledge, climate funds).
  • → Familiarize yourself with the concept of 'intelligence' in philanthropy—how advisors use data and analysis to guide giving.
  • → Look into Redwoods' network partners or clients to understand who you'd be writing for.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach writing a brief for a philanthropic advisor who needs to quickly understand a new climate technology?
2 Describe a time you had to synthesize complex information for a high-level audience. What was your process?
3 How do you stay current on climate and philanthropy trends? Can you share a recent insight?
4 This is a lean team—how have you contributed to strategy or operations beyond writing in past roles?
5 How would you measure the success of your content in driving donor action?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic climate or philanthropy language without showing specific knowledge of the sector's nuances.
  • Focusing only on writing skills without addressing the mission-driven, fast-paced nature of the role.
  • Failing to demonstrate how your work will lead to tangible outcomes (e.g., increased funding, advisor confidence).

📅 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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