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3 people are interested
Grant Writers
ORGANIZATION: STRONG PRISON WIVES & FAMILIES INC
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3 people are interested
Seeking Grant Writers
Strong Prison Wives & Families Inc. has helped thousands of women and their families start new lives by breaking the cycle, defying stigma and reducing recidivism. We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) and registered Charity, providing a supportive and caring environment for women and families with these issues. Based in New Jersey, we have been providing a supportive global community for women and family members entering into life of what happens when a family member is incarcerated for more than 4 years. The Volunteer Board is recruiting community members who share the non-profits vision to lead the Community as it moves forward at a critical juncture in its long and successful history, and to participate in the varied organizational activities that underpin our non-profit. This is a very active period for the non-profit, and the Volunteer Board has committed to expanding itself in order to meet the non-profit’s needs.
Minimal requirements are a one-year commitment to attend monthly Volunteer Meetings via conference call, monthly Volunteer Committee Team Meetings via conference call and to engage in proactive measures to help us advance and strengthen the Society’s capacity to serve.
You can help us do this through your skills and knowledge in:
- Grant Writers
- Communications
- Research
Skills and Experience:
- An interest in or lived experience of a family member being incarcerated is an asset
- Knowledge of non-profit/charitable organization context and operating procedures an asset
- We welcome a diverse range of skills, experience and background, both professional and personal
Time Commitment:
Monthly Volunteer Board meetings (two hours/meeting)
Additional Committee meetings based on interest and skills
Minimum commitment of one year
Benefits and Recognition:
- You will be making a contribution that makes a fundamental, life-changing difference for women and their families
- You will have the opportunity to impact the mission of this organization at a critical time in its development.
- Community involvement and creation
More opportunities with STRONG PRISON WIVES & FAMILIES INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About STRONG PRISON WIVES & FAMILIES INC
Location:
PO BOX 85, GILLETTE, NJ 07933, US
Mission Statement
To Provide a support network designed to help prison wives & families break the cycle, defy stigma & reduce recidivism.
Description
Our lives as a prison wives are not easy; in fact, they are probably the furthest thing from that. We sleep alone; spend holidays, birthdays and special occasions hundreds of miles from the men we love. We rely on a two hour email delay or sporadic fifteen minute phone calls to cram in everything we need to say. That includes a simple "I love you," which if you don't hear the warning "beeps," can easily get cut off. Every form of contact we share - phone calls, emails, visits, letters - is monitored. NOTHING we share is private, not even our single allotted hello & goodbye kiss. Yet, we still savor every moment we get to share with our loved one. I've been exposed to things that have given me nightmares and a genuine appreciation for my once sheltered life. I've met a cast of crazy -- and some frightening -- characters and hundreds of sweet, wonderful people along the way. There are so many things I've learned through my non-traditional life as a prison wife that I want to share with you. My love, optimism and support, in the form of this website, is my gift to you. -Ro Elizabeth, CEO SPWF
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 28, 2016
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Market Research
- Technical Writing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Monthly Volunteer Board meetings
- Monthly Volunteer Board meetings (two hours/meeting) Additional Committee meetings based on interest