Grant Writer Assistant

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Volunteer will work closely with our Development Director and CEO in identifying, defining, and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to third-party entities. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by third-party public and private sources.

Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills. The candidate must be highly organized with independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. Previous experience and a comprehensive knowledge of research and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special needs programs a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundations and private funding prospects.

Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations

Generates revenues for agency programs and services through timely submission of well researched, well written and well-documented grant/fund-raising proposals.

Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.

Writes reports to government, corporate, foundations and other funders.

Identifies funding opportunities and new programs areas to match agency strategic plan.

Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.

Engages with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.

Other duties as assigned by Development Director or CEO.