Grant Writer/Researcher

The Grant Writer/Research volunteer is primarily responsible for assisting the grant writer in developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate mission and programs to potential funders. Reporting to the CEO and the grant writer. The Grant Writer/Research volunteer will assist in assembling and submitting grant requests, conducting prospect research, and maintaining a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting in developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
• assist in maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Assist in conducting prospect research.
• Assist in prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.

This project will require a long-term commitment and comes with hands-on training.