Grant Writer

Readeezy Literacy is seeking dedicated and motivated Volunteer Grant Writers to help staff in completing and submitting grant proposals. This role will involve researching and identifying potential funding opportunities, writing persuasive grant proposals, and collaborating with our team to align grant efforts with our organizational goals.

Who we are

Readeezy Literacy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has created a digital library specifically designed for struggling teen and older readers to improve their literacy outcomes as well as social and emotional growth. Our books include the following features: age-respectful storylines at an accessible reading level; illustrations throughout; checks for understanding using gaming as stealth assessment; critical thinking/problem-solving questions; assessment of non-academic learning (e.g., relationships, empathy, identity).

About our Readers

Readeezy’s target audience consists of struggling, disabled older readers; therefore, we focus on publishing high-interest, low-reading-level stories that have illustrations on every page. These types of stories are engaging for their age group and can be easily read and understood by them. Unfortunately, a lot of books that are accessible to struggling readers are tailored towards elementary students. Older students are not interested in the juvenile content of these books, which leads to them refusing to read, which leads to them continuing to struggle. Our vision is to create a digital library that will help them enjoy the activity of reading again.

Readeezy stories are 3500-4000 word stories written at a 3rd or 4th grade level with 5-6 chapters.

Read a sample of our books at readeezy.com

Qualifications

• Major in Philanthropy, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field
• Experience in grant writing, preferably for non-profits or similar causes (volunteer)
• Work experience with literacy interventions is a plus
• A personal interest in literacy, education, publishing, and/or EdTech
• Excellent research and writing skills
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented and self-starter
• Proficient in components of Google Drive, especially Docs
• Able to commit 5-10 hours per week

What to Expect

• Research and identify available funding opportunities related to literacy, education, and disadvantaged youth
• Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals
• Work in tandem with Readeezy staff to gather necessary information for proposals and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
• Regularly update and maintain grant database with information on submitted grants, tracking deadlines and reporting requirements
• Develop budgets for grant proposals with assistance from Readeezy staff

For any questions about the volunteer position, please reach out to maria@readeezy.com or paola@readeezy.com