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VVolunteer opportunity

Grant Writer- Haiti

Volunteer opportunity

Volunteer opportunity posted by: Haitian American Caucus

Posted on: December 6, 2012

Volunteer Opportunity description

About HAC- Haiti

The Haitian American Caucus (HAC) Haiti seeks to empower our local community in Croix des Bouquets, Haiti with the tools, knowledge and resources to not only help their families but also contribute to the development of their country. Our programs are aimed not only to help to rebuild Haiti, but to provide the people of Haiti with long term, self sufficient resources through the education and skills that they need to improve their current situation and the lives of their families now and in the future.

HAC Haiti's primary mission is to mobilize the community by focusing on community involvement as a vital element for Haiti's future development.

Grant Writer- Haiti

The Grant Writer will report to the Executive Directors and Fundraising Director and will be responsible for help to achieve annual funding goals. Specifically, the Grant Writer will research and write grant applications with the Executive Directors on behalf of the organization. This position is based in our offices in Croix des Bouquets- Haiti.

Responsibilities

The Grant Writer will:

  • Research funding opportunities
  • Write grants for opportunities already identified
  • Work with the fundraising manager to develop a short and long-term grant strategy
  • Work with the Executive Directors to execute the grant strategy

Qualifications

  • · Excellent written communication skills
  • Previous Grant Writing Experience
  • · Detail oriented, highly organized, shows initiative
  • · Service-oriented, flexible, patient, enthusiastic, confident
  • · Professional in writing and speaking
  • · Proficient in Computers and fundraising software
  • · Hard working, driven, self-starter, flexible, ability to work independently
  • · Believe in the mission of the Haitian American Caucus- Haiti and be able to community the mission on the organization's behalf

We are accepting applicants for an immediate start date.

We are looking for a long term commitment (3 months or longer)

Unpaid Position

Airfare to and from Haiti not included

How to apply

To Apply for this position please send a Cover Letter and Resume to Laura Papuga lpapuga@hac-haiti.org and Samuel Darguin: sdarguin@hacus.org

Location

Croix-Des-Bouquets, Ouest, Haiti

Time Commitment

Duration
3 months or longer

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