VOLUNTEER GRANT WRITER

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Grant Writer

NUHECDC - Portland, Oregon

Do you enjoy writing and researching?

Want to help provide more affordable housing and living wage jobs for Portland area families? Join NUHECDC as a volunteer grant writer.

NUHCDC needs an experienced grant writer to prepare and write grant applications to support our programs.

NUHECDC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of low- to moderate-income Oregonians by providing:

• Affordable Housing
• Job Skill Training and Life Skills Training
• Job Placement in Living Wage Construction Jobs

We work a lot with veterans, at-risk youth, ex-offenders and others with barriers to employment and home ownership opportunities.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTIUNITY DESCRIPTION:

• Write, assemble, edit, and submit grant proposals in an accurate, timely manner to prospective and current public and private funding sources.
• Research potential funding sources to support NUHECDC programs.
• Collaborate with program staff and management on budgets, program information, deadlines and funding priorities.
• Meet with Executive Director and Board President to gain an understanding of NUHECDC’s goals

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge about grant writing and funding sources
• Strong writing, editing and research skills
• Able to manage deadlines
• Able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising

Time Commitment: Flexible, at your convenience (but must beat grant deadlines)

Location: Flexible. Can work from home. Will be asked to meet with Executive Director occasionally