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21 people are interested
GRANT WRITER
ORGANIZATION: Platinum Minds
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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21 people are interested
Platinum Minds is seeking a volunteer with experience in grant writing (foundation and federal grants) to raise funds for its programs in the New Jersey area. The ideal candidate is someone with experience in grant writing who is retired and wants to volunteer a few hours a month by writing grants. We are looking for an individual with a background in writing and or research. Experience in grant writing is preferred. There are too many talented students in low performing schools, and with better fund-raising capability Platinum Minds can help more boys, aiding them with gaining their purpose, confidence and self-esteem, so they achieve at their highest potential.
Platinum Minds is a Non-Profit leadership development organization with the mission to assist academically motivated young men between the ages of 11-17 from environmentally challenged neighborhoods. Platinum Minds supports the young men in the program to stay on a high academic track, development leadership, skills, graduate high school and continue their education beyond secondary school.
Since 2007, the Platinum Minds programs have positively impacted hundreds of children from cities in New Jersey, such as: Asbury Park, Morristown, Newark, Plainfield and East Orange. Platinum Minds offers its scholars education enrichment, SAT/ACT prep, monthly workshops, mentoring, summer camp experiences and secondary school placement. Platinum Minds also provides reading literacy to its "Rising Stars", boys in K-12th grades.
If you are interested in helping Platinum Minds assist boys from some of New Jersey's toughest neighborhoods, please put "Grant Writer Applicant" in Subject of your email when contacting us, and attach your resume. This is an exciting opportunity to play an vital role in changing lives, while building upon your own skill sets and achievements. This volunteer position could lead to a future job with our organization as we plan to some day raise enough funds to hire a grant writer. If you believe your skills could assist us with our mission, don't hesitate, send in your resume.
Thank you for your interest,
The Platinum Minds Team
More opportunities with Platinum Minds
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Platinum Minds
Location:
95 W. Main street Ste. 5-166, Chester, NJ 07930, US
Mission Statement
Our mission Our mission is to collaborate with other community organizations to assist academically motivated boys from environmentally challenged neighborhoods with achieving their full academic potential and becoming leaders in their communities.
Our visionOur vision is to have more educated leaders from our inner-cities, to ensure long-term academic success and the attainment of critical leadership qualities necessary for community revitalization.
Description
Introduction
Platinum Minds is a nonprofit 501(3)c founded in 2006 by Yvette Long. The organization was founded on the beliefs of human generosity, community service and the desire of the more fortunate to help those who are less able to advocate for themselves. In addition to placing students in better performing schools, our student enrichment programs focuses on aiding students in developing their role as community leaders.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2022
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Market Research / Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Fundraising
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 to 10 hours a month