VolunteerMatch

These individuals will uphold the mission of Girls of Virtue, and maintain a personal commitment to its goals and objectives. The positions require the ability to research, explore and cultivate funding opportunities from state and federal agencies, public corporations, private foundations and individuals. Positions also involve researching and reporting on what other youth organizations throughout the country are doing to obtain grants. The Grant Writers will foster positive relationships with foundation and corporate funding sources and match prospective Girls of Virtue projects with potential funding resources. These individuals will also maintain records of grant deadlines and submission due dates, develop proposals in response to grant opportunities and prepare reports on grant activities.

Grant Writers should have:

* Consistently excellent written and oral communication skills, and superb critical-thinking skills.

* Experience in grant writing, with a focus in a non-profit setting highly desired,

* Excellent computer skills.

* A high level of energy and commitment to the mission and goals of the organization.

* High attention to detail and strong organization skills.

* Strong interest in fundraising and some interest in financial management.