Grant Writer and Researcher

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The Grant Writer role is an unpaid virtual volunteer position. He/she will assist in the pursuit of grants and sponsorship programs in alignment with A Dignified Home Children and Youth Services vision, mission, and strategic plan. He/she will utilize a strategic approach to position, research, pursue and support efforts to secure external funding through grants, partnerships, donor relations, and other sources. The Grant Writer volunteer will demonstrate a proven track record in securing new external funding opportunities, comprehensive research knowledge, and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special programs.

This role directly contributes to A Dignified Home Children and Youth Services vision and mission to promote social impact, prevent and end abuse and improve children’s lives, through the organization’s advocacy, awareness, and education initiatives. Predetermined issues promoted by A Dignified Home Children and Youth Services include, but are not limited to: homelessness, child abuse, child neglect, child sexual abuse, child exploitation, trafficking, bullying, cyberbullying, domestic violence, foster care, child safety, shaken baby syndrome and positive parenting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify, research, develop and respond to grant opportunities.
• Research, interpret, and evaluate funding opportunities and requests for proposals from government agencies, foundations, corporations and other funders.
• Determine appropriateness of sourced funding opportunities and make recommendations on how best to respond.
• Assist in generating revenue for programs through timely submission of well-researched, well-written, well-documented grant/fundraising proposals.
• Collaborates and provides support and advice for fundraising projects associated with donor relations, and other associated activities.

Skills & Personal Traits

• Experience and success in grant writing.
• Ability to identify opportunities, collect data, and establish facts.
• Able to recommend and implement creative solutions and workable implementation plans.
• Attention to detail and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written communication & listening skills-responsiveness to feedback & requests.
• Interest in nonprofit sector and ability to maintain the "voice" of an organization.
• Interest in advocating for children and raising awareness of child abuse and bullying.
• Works well independently and proactively as part of a team.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Background in grant-writing and/or contract administration.
• Experience in organizational leadership and execution of initiatives.
• Strong business acumen, and general fundraising knowledge.

Term/Commitment

This position requires a minimum 6-month commitment for an average of 2-4 hours per week, which will be completed virtually in the Grant Writer’s own office or home. Position commitment is subject to renew and extension by agreement from both parties.