Grant Research and Fundraising Volunteer

Your Hearing Dog Inc supplies specially trained service dogs to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. YHD is searching for Volunteers to assist with Grant Research, Grant Application Writing, and Fundraising. If you enjoy interacting with people and dogs then this may be the position for you.

The Volunteers for Grant Research and Fundraising will be responsible for completing research on grant and funding opportunities, creating and managing a detailed pipeline of opportunities, fostering relationship building with donors, grant-making organizations, and partners, drafting and submitting grant applications, and providing ideas for new and creative fundraising opportunities and events.

You must possess excellent organizational skills, excellent writing skills, and ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experience. Prior experience in grant writing and fundraising is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify new grant opportunities
• Create a spreadsheet identifying new grant opportunities throughout the year and update the spreadsheet regularly
• Draft grant applications for opportunities identified in the spreadsheet
• Submit grant applications by the deadlines
• Build relationships with potential donors and grantors
• Identify additional partners and funders (businesses, corporations, high-net worth individual donors) and build relationships to foster the mission of Your Hearing Dog, Inc.
• Communicate frequently with donors and grantors to ensure they are satisfied and engaged
• Εnsure the purpose of the organization and its actions is clearly communicated
• Receive up to 10% in commission based on fund amount raised and a trip of your choice (to one of 125+ destinations, details provided upon request)

Watch our video to learn more: Your Hearing Dog in the News!