Phoenix Literacy Nonprofit Seeks Grant-Writing Support

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Read Better Be Better (RBBB) was founded by Sophie Etchart in 2014 in Phoenix as a response to Arizona’s literacy crisis. The state is ranked 45th in the nation for childhood literacy and 48th for PreK-12th education. Currently, 66% of 3rd graders from families of low-income in Arizona do not read at grade level and often are unable to make the necessary transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" by 4th grade.

Students who do not read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are four times for likely to graduate from high school. But with proper reading intervention, there is an 89% chance that students who can read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade will graduate from high school, irrespective of socio-economic status.

RBBB’s mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and learning in order to create a society in which all children master the foundational skills necessary to become independent learners. Traditionally, RBBB provides program at students’ schools, but due to COVID-19, RBBB reframed our program to be implemented in the safety of students’ homes.

We are looking for anyone interested in writing grants, whether you’re a novice or an expert, we could use your help! Currently, we manage 30-40 grants per year and we are seeking new funding opportunities. In addition to grant writing, you can also put your time and talent in helping the fundraising team with other tasks, as well. We have strong boilerplate narrative and a great track record but lack the capacity to execute. We can be flexible around your area of expertise/enjoyment!