Grant Writing Mentor for Refugee Nonprofit (Pro Bono)

Grant Writing Mentor (Pro Bono)

Are you an experienced grant writer passionate about mentoring emerging nonprofit professionals and supporting global refugee communities? Creshendo is seeking a Grant Writing Mentor to guide and develop our newly established Development and Partnerships team.

About Creshendo

Creshendo is a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering displaced populations through community-led initiatives. Our innovative programs equip migrants and refugees with the essential tools for integration, self-advocacy, and self-reliance. As a young and growing organization, we value creativity, independence, and meaningful results. If you thrive in flexible environments and enjoy making an impact, we'd love to have you mentor our passionate team.

Role Overview

As a Grant Writing Mentor, you will provide strategic guidance and mentorship to our internal grant-writing team, helping them build their skills, refine proposals, and successfully secure critical funding. This mentorship role emphasizes teaching, advising, and capacity building rather than direct grant writing.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentorship & Capacity Building: Guide and train the grant-writing team, providing feedback and strategic insights to enhance their grant-writing abilities.
• Proposal Review: Assist in reviewing and refining proposals to ensure clarity, impact, and alignment with funder requirements.
• Strategy Development: Provide strategic insights into identifying suitable grant opportunities and strengthening our overall funding approach.
• Collaboration: Work closely with our Development and Program teams, fostering a collaborative learning environment to integrate feedback effectively.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates:

• Have a proven track record of securing grants for nonprofits.
• Demonstrate excellent mentoring, coaching, or teaching abilities.
• Possess strong proposal review and strategic planning skills.
• Show dedication to capacity building and empowering nonprofit teams.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Can commit approximately 2-3 hours per week.

Why Join?

• Impact Global Communities: Directly contribute to the success of refugee empowerment programs worldwide.
• Build Meaningful Relationships: Connect with passionate, mission-driven professionals.
• Grow Professionally: Strengthen your leadership, mentoring, and strategic planning skills.
• Shape Our Success: Help Creshendo achieve sustainable, long-term funding strategies.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, availability, time zone, and a brief paragraph outlining your interest in this role.

Learn more about Creshendo’s mission and work at www.creshendo.org, or reach out to info@creshendo.org for additional information.

Creshendo welcomes volunteers from diverse backgrounds. We are pleased to offer certificates of completion and provide recommendation letters based on performance upon the conclusion of your volunteer commitment.