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9 people are interested
Volunteer Grant Writer - Change Lives, Book By Book
ORGANIZATION: African Library Project
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9 people are interested
This is a part-time volunteer position that reports directly to the Executive Director and Board of Directors. This position will support the implementation and maintenance of a grants program, including public and private funders. The grant writer is responsible for grant writing, reporting, prospecting, researching, stewardship, and other grant-related tasks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Grant Writing
- Identifies funding needs (projects to improve library/operations quality) likely to be funded by grants makers
- Explores and conducts prospect research to identify potential funding sources from foundations, government, and corporations based on organization priorities
- Writes, edits, proofreads, and timely submits grant proposals and letters of inquiry in accordance with funder requirements
- Ensure grant assignments are submitted on time and as requested
- Prepares acknowledgement letters, final reports, impact reports and budget documents
- Ensures prompt acknowledgement of all gifts related to corporate and foundation giving
- Tracks gifts, goals and monthly results, meets deadlines for proposals and reporting, and maintains accurate records for all gifts and relationships
- In collaboration with ALP staff, plans and produces budget documents, program activity reports, updates, newsletter articles and other materials
- Works with staff, board, and other internal and external partners to set and achieve goals, produce written materials, and meet grant expectations
- Collaborates with ALP staff to ensure grant applications accurately reflect program activities and to prepare timely reports that track deliverables and outcomes
Relationship Building
- Develop and foster relationships with public and private grant-making staff
- Communicate with current and prospective funding organizations regarding new RFPs, status of grant applications, and other items as appropriate
- Ensure timely distribution of grant stewardship touchpoints (e.g., cards, how funds were used)
- Build/maintain relationships with staff (e.g., Marketing) through ongoing collaboration
Administrative
- Serve as an active advisor to the Board of Directors and any assigned committees or volunteers
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to set and achieve goals, plan strategy, and manage multiple foundation relationships
- Submit agenda items and updates for Board of Directors meetings in advance (usually 4 days) of meetings (on occasion attendance may be required).
- Conduct transition meeting with successor
- Other duties as assigned
About You
- Passionate about ALP’s Mission
- Strong willingness to leverage your professional background give the time, energy, talents, and enthusiasm required of the position
- Strong skills in collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and communication
- Impeccable writing skills and attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of the proposal submission and fundraising process
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Sharp analytical skills and the ability to offer creative solutions
- Ability to multitask, and demonstrate solid organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
Time Commitment
- Approximately 2 hours/week
- 2-year term or as determined by the Board of Directors
If you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity, please contact our Executive Director at execdir@AfricanLibraryProject.org.
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About African Library Project
Location:
19 Mantua Road, Mt. Royal, NJ 08061, US
Mission Statement
The African Library Project changes lives book by book, together with partners in Africa and North American volunteers, to create, improve, and sustain libraries in African communities.
Description
African Library Project is dedicated to expanding opportunities by creating spaces that nurture literacy. We create and improve small libraries in African communities that have had limited access to literary materials. Since 2005, our organization as has established over 3,400 libraries in schools and communities across 13 African countries. That's over 3.6 million books! We are a growing non-profit guided by values of partnership, involvement and sustainability. We currently work in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Uganda. African Library Project is proud to partner with outstanding organizations and individuals who are dedicated to promoting literacy and library development in Africa. In the United States and Canada, volunteers organize book drives and raise funds to ship the books overseas. Once those books are gathered and mailed, African Library Project relies on a network of dedicated partners within Africa to get them to each community - no matter how far. In addition to selecting and vetting each library recipient, our trusted partners provide training on how to set up and run a library in a rural community. Together, we evaluate the use of our libraries, measure our impact and share in developing best practices. The African Library Project’s goal is to make sure our libraries remain active and continue to enrich those who need them the most. Learn more about us at: www.AfricanLibraryProject.org.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 13, 2022
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- flexible