- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
GRANT WRITER
ORGANIZATION: CHEFSVILLE
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
The Grant Writer is primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations to persuasively communicate the mission and programs of Chefsville, a 501(c)(3) organization, to potential funders. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Grant Writer will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines.
Responsibilities Include
- Developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations
- Assembling and submitting grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations;
- Establishing and maintaining personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers;
- Ensuring prompt acknowledgement of foundation gifts;
- Maintaining calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports;
- Conducting prospect research;
- Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner;
- Providing writing support for major donor and individual contribution letters and acknowledgements;
- Creating boilerplate text that can form the basis for all of our grants.
The Grant Writer will be able to craft funding proposals in a clear and compelling manner. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are desired. Experience with using online databases and other sources to locate biographical, financial, and philanthropic information is preferred. A familiarity with charitable databases like Grant Station is a plus. A solid understanding of budgets, as they relate to proposals and grants, is essential. Three to five years of relevant experience is preferred.
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About CHEFSVILLE
Location:
PO BOX 1771, PLANO, TX 75094, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reduce childhood obesity. We want to see families reconnect around the dinner table again and build healthy relationships with each other and the communities they live in.
Description
Chefsville combines Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies with kitchen safety and exposure to international cuisines. All programs are hands-on.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5910 Brookline DrRowlett, TX 75089
DATE POSTED
February 4, 2018
SKILLS
- Budgeting
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- 5 - 20 hours a week