Grant Writer

Cherish a foster child, heal a heart! Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of foster children in our community? Join Fostering Wishes in our mission to address critical needs of foster children in our area.

Fostering Wishes is entirely volunteer-driven, powered by individuals who share a deep passion for supporting foster children and using their unique skills to make a difference. While all roles are unpaid, the rewards come in the form of knowing you’re changing lives and bringing joy to foster children. We collaborate with foster agencies, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations to create meaningful, lasting impacts. Whether you can contribute a little time or a lot, we offer flexible opportunities to suit everyone’s schedule. Thank you for your interest in being part of our mission to bring hope and joy to foster children!

Grant Writer

Fostering Wishes is growing and so is our volunteer base. We are looking for someone to assist with finding funding opportunities and writing polished proposals to earn grant money. Their duties include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests and submitting reports for approval.

Overview of Position:

• Research grant opportunities from various organizations and agencies
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of Fostering Wishes
• Submit proposals to leadership team for approval
• Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities
• Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) is a plus

Time commitment:

The ideal volunteer will be available to not only meet the time commitments outlined below but will also communicate, without hesitation, if the scope of work exceeds the estimated time allotted. Open and honest communication will be essential to help us grow a successful and sustainable volunteer team and resources we need.

Estimated time commitment: 5-10 hours/week, depending on current opportunities, including monthly meetings and updating information on our Google Workspace.

Thank you for your interest in Fostering Wishes!