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2 people are interested
Program Proposal Writer
ORGANIZATION: Cook
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2 people are interested
Program Proposal Writer
About
Young [E]nnovative Leaders of Liberia (YELL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the Liberian culture here in Chicago. While promoting the Liberian culture, YELL mission is to Inspire, Support, Educate, and Guide young Liberians living in the U.S. and Liberia by establishing and implementing programs geared toward national and personal growth. YELL believes in the ability of young people and active participation as a catalyst to facilitate young people and help create a future where they can contribute to society and show exemplary leadership. We achieve this vision through partnering with local community organizations, young professionals who are passionate about changing the norm of leadership within their local communities and in Liberia. To find out more about YELL, please see www.yell4liberia.org
Obligations:
- Directly impact YELL's efforts to fund education-linked tasks that enhance knowledge and provide opportunities for hundreds of kids in Chicago’s Bronzeville community.
- Calls for the development of proposals for individual years and that will help make YELL carry out it’s vision
- Prospecting potential funding sources through the web, Foundation Directory Online, and existing prospects in the organization’s database.
- Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run by majority volunteers
- Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
- Build your resume and gain references for future work chances
- The opportunity to ferment from the solace of your own house
Requirements:
- Strong writing and research skills
- Experience with budgets a plus
- Self-starter and motivator, with a solid work ethic
- Professional behavior and strong communication and relationship skills
- Ability to put across effectively with people at all stages
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Passionate about Asante Africa Foundation’s mission
- Experience living or working internationally a plus
Must be able to commit approximately 10 hours per week. Virtual or in-office placement. This is a volunteer, unpaid position.
How does this apply to you:
E-mail a brief cover letter outlining why you would be a well fit for YELL’s volunteer opportunity and your CV to volunteer@yell4liberia.org. Please put "Grant Writer Volunteer" in the subject line.
**This is an entrance level position ideal for undergraduate students willing to establish skills in public health, pedagogy, social science, arts, business development and public policy**
Skills
- Grant Writing / Research
Right Match For
N/A
Requirements & Commitment
- 10 hours per week
More opportunities with Cook
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cook
Location:
4601 S. Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653, US
Mission Statement
- to collaborates with others while building the capacity of both youth and young professional leaders.
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Description
- YELL’S Objective- capacity building through collaborative efforts.
- YELL’S Vision-Establish partnership with young leaders globally to empower and grow a generation of leaders who will shape and impact their homeland.
- YELL’S Mission-Yell is an organization that collaborates with others while building the capacity of both youth and young professional leaders.
Our values serve as a scope of how we conduct ourselves and gives a clear depiction of how we represent and serve the world.
- Collaboration: Leveraging our resources, skills, and abilities
- Leadership: The empathy and consistency to impact the world
- Passion: We serve with our heart and mind
- Integrity: Authentic and upright principals
- Diversity: is impeded in the way we do business. It is our brand.
Our competitive advantage is that we first look to create and build a partnership with different nationalities young professionals and leaders. Within each of our homeland, members of YELL plan to serve a community. In the community we reside in, we will go door to door serving humanity with everyday needs. This will help identify the necessities and resources we lack in our community. This gives YELL a better view to YELL on how we can bridge the gap of communication for young leaders to bring about change based from our education, coursework, knowledge, and skills gained over time and from experience.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Financial Literacy
- Management
- Professional Development
- General Education
- Market Research / Analysis
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 10 per week