Employment type: full time ABOUT US: The Community Climate Council (CCC) is a committed team of volunteers in Peel Region driven by the urgency of the climate crisis. Through a combination of climate literacy and political advocacy, we empower our community to push for bold climate policies and take proactive steps toward change. Founded with the vision of creating a platform for local voices to demand action, our work is rooted in community-led solutions. We approach every project with a focus on collaboration, ensuring that our efforts are both community-centered and solutions-driven. ROLE DESCRIPTION: The Community Climate Council is seeking a Grant Writer who will play a vital role in the council to transform climate project ideas into climate action for the community. They will develop financial resumes for the organization, implement and develop effective fundraising strategies, working closely with the Management Team. They will actively search for and write grants to help meet The CCC’s objectives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively search for municipal, provincial and federal grant opportunities that can support CCC objectives and enhance campaigns. Research and identify grant opportunities for the CCC based on operational costs and future project ideas. Strategize fundraising plans, grant writing protocols and other organizational procedures in collaboration. Develop and submit tailored proposals and grant applications that resonate with potential funding partners and reflect our strategic priorities, mandate and goals. Track and report progress of fundraising campaigns and grant applications. Maintain and frequently update a grant calendar and chart of grant applications, including: grant opportunities, grants applied to, the status of application, requirements and necessary attachments, and grant deadlines. Create workback schedules and project plans for events, and collect metrics to evaluate event success. Proactively identifies prospects, building and maintaining a pipeline to grow donor partnerships. Develop and maintain a fundraising strategic plan that identifies fundraising campaigns dates and strategies and donor-tracking plans to provide a clear course of action from diversified funding streams. Support the implementation of fundraising plans, evaluating and analyzing the activities during and after the implementation. Conduct industry and economic research to inform the fundraising and business strategy of the organization. Develop compelling and persuasive fundraising communications, philanthropy, and content to be used across multiple channels, platforms and donor programs. Supports the finance team with the coordination and distribution of fundraising campaign components across multiple channels to secure approvals within predetermined critical path timelines. Create and maintain grant templates for council members applying for their own grants. QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Experience: Proven excellent written communication and persuasion skills. Professional email communication skills. Experience with fundraising and communications within a non-profit is an asset. Ability to work both independently with minimal direction/supervision and collaboratively within a team environment. Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized and demonstrates the ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities Skilled storyteller with editing skills and experience speaking to different types of donor audiences Ability to manage rejection and overcome common proposal objections Personal Attributes: Accountable and reliable to complete tasks in a timely manner Eagerness to learn and gain hands-on experience in program development and climate action. Passionate about creating positive change and fostering community resilience. Adaptable and flexible in a dynamic work environment. Additional Assets: Familiarity using Slack and Google Workspace. Established relationships with local vendors in Peel are a strong plus. BENEFITS OF THE OPPORTUNITY: Gain practical experience in environmental advocacy, community outreach, and program development. Build a professional network with community leaders, environmental activists, and policymakers. Receive training and mentorship in climate education, civic engagement, and community organizing. Contribute to impactful climate action in the Peel community. Access to resources such as books, workshops, and skill-building activities to enhance professional development. TIME COMMITMENT: This is a volunteer position requiring variable hours (5-10 hours) per week, with a flexible work schedule. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your application via our Google Form and indicate your interest for the Grant Writer in the form. If you have any questions or require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at hr@cccpeel.org .