Grant Development Specialist (Volunteer Position)

The African American Diabetes Association seeks hard-working, detail oriented Grant Development Specialists. Grant Development Specialists are responsible for developing grant proposals and donor letters, as well as ensuring that all documentation related to grants meets the organization’s needs. This person may also be in charge of compiling evaluation reports or other documents.

Maintaining a grant funding and reporting calendar is an example of crucial details needed in this role.

That makes this a very unique person. Someone who loves to write non-fiction but is also a great storyteller. Someone who can communicate vision and impact with words. At the same time, they will need to read and follow details on many grant applications, gather information for both the application and ongoing reporting processes, and prepare ahead of time so as not to miss varying deadlines.

Skills needed: Strong writing skills, with experience in grant proposal and donor letter writing

Potential paths that could lead you here: Previous work as a writer or editor for publications related to the nonprofit sector (such as working at national nonprofit)

Related for-profit jobs: Writer/Editor of articles for a corporate website or blog; Writer/Editor of articles for a magazine or newspaper; Journalist

Related graduate degree: Degree or working towards a degree in Business Administration, Language Arts, or Education

All applicants must be current residents of the United States.