Development Volunteer

Center of Life is seeking a development volunteer to join our development team. As a volunteer, you'll receive mentorship in grant proposal preparation, conduct research to identify funding sources aligned with our mission, assist in grant proposal preparation and management, review donor acknowledgment correspondence, and support the Development team in various tasks and projects.

About our Organization:

Founded in 2001, Center of Life (COL) supports the people of Hazelwood as they strive to be strong and to make their community strong. With its roots planted deeply in the community and supported by extraordinary partners, COL serves Hazelwood and its surrounding communities with rich academic out-of-school programs and outstanding experiences in music and arts. COL employs a holistic approach to community through all of its programs, believing that commitment to others is most productive when you walk with those served in their schools, homes, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentorship and Learning: Receive mentorship and guidance from members of the Development team in all aspects of grant proposal preparation and submission.
• Research, Identification, and Profile Creation: Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding sources, including foundations and corporations aligned with the organization's mission, and create detailed profiles of prospective funding sources, highlighting their interests, giving history, alignment with COL's mission, and other pertinent details.
• Grant Application Support: Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of grant proposals. This includes retrieving and compiling necessary background information to strengthen proposals by analyzing websites, application guidelines, and available resources.
• Donor Communication: Aid in the review of donor acknowledgment correspondence to ensure prompt and meaningful communication with supporters.
• Team Support: Assist with other tasks and projects as needed to support the overall goals of the Development team and COL

Qualifications:

• Commitment to the mission of Center of Life.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgement and impeccable confidentiality in dealing with donor personal data.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or GED, Bachelor's Degree or degree in process preferred 

Work Hours & Duration:

• 10am – 4pm on any three weekdays up to 20 hours per week for 8-10 weeks beginning June 17.
• Must be able to attend staff orientation June 17 & 18
• Hybrid schedule available