GRANT WRITER (VOLUNTEER)

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DESCRIPTION

Do good for your community while using your professional expertise. Work remotely with talented peers on a rewarding, nonprofit program. The Bristol Borough Teen Foundation (BBTF) is making a difference! BBTF is a nonprofit organization with a mission to offer unbiased, adult-sponsored events, where Borough teens (primarily ages 12-17) can reliably seek support, enjoyment, and recreation.

Responsibilities include

• Develop and write grant proposals to grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating BBTF’s mission and programs to potential funders.
• Assemble and submit support requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Maintain calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities.
• Prioritize projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate with the Foundation’s President once a week providing status updates

Desired skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (eg. life sciences, public health, nonprofit management, communications, marketing)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5-10 hour commitment each week (required).
• Solid understanding of budgets as they relate to proposals and grants.
• Motivated, self-starter, able to work independently, but with good judgement on when to seek guidance and direction
• Proficient in data management, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and donor databases

You will:

• Deepen your connection with your community
• Keep your skills sharp by applying them in the nonprofit sector
• Share your expertise with others
• Boost your resume and portfolio
• Stand out from others in your field
• Create lasting relationships

HOW TO APPLY

BmCurran@BBTeenFoundation.org

http://bbteenfoundation.wixsite.com/bbtf

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to BmCurran@BBTeenFoundation.org. Include Grant Writer in subject line.