Grants Manager - Volunteer Position

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Do you have experience writing grants?

Roots for Life is looking for an experienced volunteer grant-proposal researcher and writer.

Expectations

You will work remotely and on your own schedule, though we require a minimum commitment of 7 -10 hours a month. Our staff are full-time working volunteers, we communicate mostly through email. All staff are required to respond to emails on a daily basis. If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently, strive for excellence, and can commit quality time per week on a regular basis to help achieve team goals, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporations
• Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants
• Assess our organization's programs, goals and financial needs
• Create timely and accurate reports of existing grant-funded projects
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with grant writing
• Proficient Internet research skills
• Familiarity with Foundation Directory Online or other databases
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Interest in public health, food, and nutrition
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint