Grant Proposal Writer, Partnerships & Philanthropy

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.  

BACKGROUND

In 2025, GEAPP launched a dedicated Philanthropy and Partnerships Division to expand and diversify our funding base. We are pioneering new fundraising pathways, engaging nontraditional funders, and building deep, trust-based partnerships to mobilize resources and drive systemic impact. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

To help advance this mission, GEAPP is seeking a skilled and strategic Grant Proposal Writer to develop compelling proposals, concept notes, and donor-facing materials that clearly communicate the impact and vision of GEAPP’s global programs. As a core member of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team, the Grant Proposal Writer will work across regional and programmatic teams to translate complex inputs into persuasive content tailored to foundations, governments, multilateral donors, and corporate partners. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Donor Communications & Proposal Development 

• Write and/or lead the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, case statements, and reports for philanthropic foundations, corporations, governments, and international funders, showcasing GEAPP’s systems-change approach and global impact.
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle - from content creation, coordination, and drafting through internal reviews and submission - integrating inputs from fundraisers, technical leads, finance, legal, and communications teams.
• Collaborate with regional and technical teams to ensure proposals are aligned with GEAPP’s global and regional strategies, grounded in local context, robust evidence, and alignment with donor priorities.
• Participate in internal strategic discussions to understand evolving initiatives and translate them into compelling donor-facing materials such as investment cases, pitch decks, and briefings. 

Stewardship & Knowledge Management 

• Collaborate with program teams to gather timely insights and impact data for case banking and storytelling.
• Support the creation and maintenance of standardized messaging, templates, and content libraries, in close collaboration with the communications team, to improve consistency and efficiency in proposal development.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal content management and knowledge-sharing systems.
• Assist with developing customized stewardship materials including donor updates, impact reports, acknowledgment letters, and other collateral that foster continued engagement.
• Support relevant Partnership & Philanthropy team priorities.  

Strategic Alignment & Collaboration 

• Work closely with the Communications, Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL), and Program teams to ensure that donor-facing materials align with GEAPP’s broader goals, metrics, and brand voice.
• Maintain a high standard of quality, clarity, and accuracy across all written content, tailored to the interests and language of each funder audience.
• Stay abreast of trends in philanthropy, climate communications, and development storytelling to ensure GEAPP’s external communications remain relevant and innovative.
• Perform other duties as needed to support the evolving needs of the Development team and organization. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in communicatio