The Grant Writer/Research volunteer is primarily responsible for assisting the grant writer in developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, and will persuasively communicate the mission and programs to potential funders. Reporting to the CEO and the grant writer. The Grant Writer/Research volunteer will assist in assembling and submitting grant requests, conducting prospect research, and maintaining a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Assisting in developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
· Assist in maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
· Assist in conducting prospect research.
· Assist in prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving promptly, meet deadlines, and manage supplemental material required for proposals.