Remote Grant Writer Climate & Music Advocacy AMPLIFY

August 5, 2026

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Music Declares Emergency is seeking an experienced grant writer to support our AMPLIFY program—a groundbreaking initiative that transforms concerts into sustained climate action by connecting artists, audiences, and high‑impact grassroots groups around the world.How AMPLIFY Works:Music Declares Emergency partners with touring artists, festivals, and venues to connect fans directly to trusted grassroots organizations working on climate justice and related global challenges Top Artists AMPLIFY List .xlsx . By integrating short, compelling calls‑to‑action into concerts—supported by QR codes—we convert inspiration into volunteer sign‑ups.Our Technology & Implementation:MDE provides artists with a QR code that can be integrated into performances or shared on social media in a variety of ways, depending on their preference Top Artists AMPLIFY List .xlsx . Artists might:Include it in a short one‑minute video before taking the stage (videos MDE produces for artists)Display it during the show on a clipboard or laminated sheet at the merch tableUse a large sign or banner visible to audiencesShare links through social media channels Top Artists AMPLIFY List .xlsxThe AMPLIFY artist link automatically routes fans to relevant, vetted grassroots organizations based on country and tour context, allowing one reusable link to work across multiple countries.Proven Results:Our model has demonstrated that when artists invite their audiences to act, a meaningful percentage responds. On a recent tour, the band AJR used a QR code before their show that generated 35,000 fan actions including letters to legislators, voicemails, and advocacy sign‑ups—proving that artists can effectively mobilize fans for policy change Top Artists AMPLIFY List .xlsx .Conservative Impact Projection:Based on our current artist roster with less than 100 artists signed up to the AMPLIFY Program, the volunteer conversion rate (2‑5%, based on AJR's 35,000 actions on 2024 tour), the projected volunteers recruited is 2M+ for local grassroots climate groups .Volunteer Responsibilities:Research and identify foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities aligned with climate advocacy, arts/culture, and youth mobilizationWrite compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materialsTrack application deadlines and maintain grant calendarAssist with grant reporting and stewardship for existing fundersHelp document program outcomes and impact metrics for funder communicationsSupport development of scaling strategy to expand artist recruitment beyond current 100‑artist roster Top Artists AMPLIFY List .xlsxQualifications/RequirementsRequired:1+ years of successful grant writing experienceProven track record of securing foundation or corporate grants ($10,000+)Strong research and writing skillsAbility to work independently and meet deadlinesComfort with virtual collaboration toolsPreferred:Familiarity with music industry or arts nonprofitsKnowledge of youth engagement and volunteer mobilization strategiesUnderstanding of collective impact and movement‑building frameworksWhat Volunteers GainMeasurable Impact: Directly support a program positioned to recruit 2M+ volunteers for grassroots climate action through existing live music infrastructureProfessional Development: Expand your portfolio with a high‑visibility climate + arts initiativeNetwork Building: Connect with artists, activists, and leaders in the climate and music sectorsFlexibility: Work remotely on a schedule that fits your availabilityRecognition: Listed as a supporting grant writer on program materials (with permission)Reference: Strong reference for future opportunities based on successful collaborationOrganization MissionMusic Declares Emergency is a global movement of artists and music industry professionals harnessing the power of music to put the climate emergency on the front page of culture, with over 4,000 recording artists and 16 country chapters Top Artists AMPLIFY List .xlsx .Why This MattersThe 2M volunteers recruited through AMPLIFY will be connected to local, country‑based grassroots climate organizations that:Advocate for renewable energy policies at municipal and national levelsOrganize community solar and energy efficiency programsPush for transportation electrification and public transit expansionCampaign for corporate fossil fuel accountabilitySupport just transition initiatives for fossil fuel workersResearch shows that grassroots volunteer mobilization is one of the most effective drivers of policy change on climate—more impactful than individual consumer choices alone. By funding AMPLIFY's expansion, we're investing in infrastructure that converts fan engagement into sustained political power through the existing touring ecosystem.Music Declares Emergency website.Existing US AMPLIFY program which will be expanded later this year.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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