The Burrow Nature Center is a growing grassroots nonprofit restoring 111 acres of pine savanna, running an outdoor Forest School, and teaching land management skills. We are looking for an organized, detail-oriented Grants & Fundraising Assistant to help us secure new funding streams and build our community support infrastructure.
This is an ideal role for a self-motivated student or community member interested in nonprofit management and development who wants hands-on experience building a fundraising pipeline from the ground up.
What you will do:
- Grant Research & Drafting: Search for regional, corporate, and family foundation grants that align with our mission. Use our past grant templates to help draft new applications.
- Donor Database Creation: Help organize and consolidate our historical donor, parent, and volunteer contacts into a clean, actionable tracking spreadsheet (Google Sheets).
- Business Outreach: Research local businesses, customize corporate sponsorship letters, and follow up regarding tax-deductible donation opportunities for in-kind contributions, supplies, and funds.
- Digital Campaigns & Scheduling: Assist in designing low-maintenance online matching-gift campaigns, and identify local civic or environmental clubs to schedule brief educational speaking slots for our Executive Director.
Requirements:
Strong written communication, organizational, and basic spreadsheet skills. The ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adapt existing written material for new grant applications is highly valued. This role offers flexible, hybrid/remote hours.
