Jobs Title:
The Deschutes Land Trust is seeking a Grant Specialist to join its dedicated team!

Post Date
9/17/2024

Expiration Date
10/18/2024

Details:
Who We Are:
The Deschutes Land Trust conserves and cares for the lands and waters that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. Since 1995, the Land Trust has protected more than 18,742 acres throughout Central Oregon for future generations. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to building a conservation community with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. For more information about us, visit deschuteslandtrust.org

What You Will Do:
The Grant Specialist will assist in developing the grant program at Deschutes Land Trust. This position will research, write, and oversee grant life-cycles to support the mission of the Land Trust. The Grant Specialist will work with staff to build capacity of existing and future funding through effective grant management and strategy. The Grant Specialist reports to the Development Director, but works collaboratively with all Land Trust Staff and Board Members to build support for the Land Trust.

Essential Functions:
Grant Development and Writing
1. Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources that align with the mission and
programs of Deschutes Land Trust.
2. Develop compelling grant proposals, including budgets and supporting documents, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and organizational
goals. This role will collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate and compelling proposals are submitted to potential funders to support
the projects and strategic initiatives of the organization.

Grant Management
1. Co-lead with Development Director to create multi-year grant strategies designed to meet project funding needs and align with additional fundraising
efforts.
2. Oversee the entire grant lifecycle, from submission to reporting. Utilize Salesforces’ Grant Management to coordinate with Land Trust staff to ensure
grant deliverables are met, and funding is utilized effectively and efficiently.
3. Prepare timely and accurate grant reports for funders, maintaining compliance with grant agreements and regulations.
4. Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with current and prospective funders. Represent Deschutes Land Trust at meetings, conferences, and
networking events related to grant funding and conservation.
5. Maintain comprehensive records of grant activities, including tracking deadlines, submissions, awards, and reports. Utilize Salesforce to manage grant
information effectively.

Compensation: $55,000-$68,000 depending on experience, plus generous benefits.



Qualifications:
What you Need:
1. Conservation Commitment: Passion and commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Deschutes Land Trust.
2. Bachelor Degree (or similar experience): in a relevant field (such as environmental studies, nonprofit management, or communications).
3. Proven Grant Writing Experience: Experience (3+ years) in grant writing and management within the nonprofit sector, preferably in environmental
conservation or land trust organizations.
4. Relationship Building Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships within the Land Trust staff and potential funders.
5. Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and diplomatically in writing and in person with a diverse community of
supporters including state and federal funders, foundations, and corporations.
6. Organization Skills: Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail, and ability to create efficiencies and build systems. Ability to set
priorities and meet deadlines to complete projects efficiently, effectively while managing multiple priorities.
7. Technology Skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with current office computer applications specifically Google Suite, Salesforce, and
many grantor interfaces.
8. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Experience: Cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse races, ages, genders,
abilities and economic backgrounds. Experience with and commitment to applying diversity, equity and inclusion principles and practices within an
organization to programs.

Also helpful, but not required:
1. Experience with the Oregon conservation landscape
2. Knowledge of fundraising strategies beyond grants, such as major gifts or corporate sponsorships.


Comments:
How to apply:
This position will remain open until filled. Application will be reviewed starting on October 18, 2024. Your application should include the following:
1. Cover letter describing your qualifications for and interest in the position.
2. Resume
3. References (We will contact your references only after you have given us permission.)

Please send your application as an attachment to: info@deschuteslandtrust.org with the words Grant Specialist in the subject line.

Please contact Pat Cohen, at the email above if you need an accommodation. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. We will acknowledge receipt of your application via return email and contact you as we proceed further into the recruitment and selection process.

People of color and others from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. For a complete job description and more information about us, visit www.deschuteslandtrust.org/careers. We appreciate your interest in the Deschutes Land Trust!


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Employer:
Deschutes Land Trust
Contact:
Pat Cohen

Address:
210 NW Irving Ave
Ste 102

Work Phone:
5413300017

Email:
info@deschuteslandtrust.org

Website:
www.deschuteslandtrust.org