Volunteer Grant Writer - U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, CAWG Civil Air Patrol

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Local Squadrons of California Wing, Civil Air Patrol are seeking a talented Grant Specialist / Writer to become part of our all volunteer non-profit organization chartered by Congress as the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.

Do you have a desire to volunteer and serve your community a few evenings per month? Do you have an interest in becoming part of a Search & Rescue organization that saves numerous lives every year throughout Southern California and the United States? Civil Air Patrol participates in Search and Rescue (SAR) missions; Search and Rescue training exercises (SAREX’s); and disaster relief efforts as part of the Auxiliary to the United States Air Force. The Civil Air Patrol also participates with other disaster relief and governmental organizations such as the Department of Homeland Security, DoD, FEMA and Cal EMA office of emergency services.

The Grants Specialist will be responsible for identifying grant opportunities from foundations and
corporations, managing the grant development and proposal process, and ensuring the communication
of requirements for reporting requirements. CAP Development office provides access to the Foundation
Center Library database and provides training for expectations. Estimated number of grants is 2-4 per
calendar year, per Grant Specialist, depending on type of grant and availability of volunteer’s time.

Essential Functions:
* Research, analyze, evaluate and prioritize potential foundation and corporate grant prospects;
* Produce institutional profiles including the identification of target appropriate ask amounts and
research personal connections with staff, board, trustees, volunteers, donors that will ensure the
attention of institutional funders;
* Evaluate response required for proposal (RFPs) and letters of intent on grants and funding;
* Write RFPs, proposals, budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials;
* Participate in meetings, as scheduled with National Grants and Research Manager to track progress
and set priorities for funding;
* Work with CAP Development Dept to meet with designated CAP program staff as needed to ensure
timely progress towards deadlines.
* Submit final grant package to National Grants and Research Manager;
* Communicate requirements for tracking grants including reporting requirements; writing reports;
so, staff may ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.

Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of fundraising
information sources, experience with proposal writing, a professional and resourceful demeanor, the
ability to work both independently and as a team player, and a desire to take initiative and manage
numerous projects simultaneously.

For additional information please contact eric.buesing@cawgcap.org or contact us via the VolunteerMatch link.

Veterans and disabled veterans are welcome to join.

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