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7 people are interested
Grant-writer-Intern
ORGANIZATION: Asante Africa Foundation
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7 people are interested
Position overview:
Asante Africa Foundation is seeking a Grant writer. This position will involve the development of proposals for single year, small value asks (USD 15,000 to 50,000) targeted towards family foundations and other small foundations. Also, this position will be responsible for prospecting potential funding sources through the web, Foundation Directory Online, and existing prospects in the organization’s database.
Attributes we are looking for:
Experience in grant writing for a nonprofit organization; specific experience in international development and youth education a plus.
- Analytical, grasp/sensitized about not-for-profit sector, specific interest in international development, or someone experienced in other domains but willing to practice or venture into social sector.
- Candidates will demonstrate experience managing multiple tasks while having a keen attention to detail and must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This volunteer must uphold confidentiality at all times.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Research, organize, write, and edit successful grant applications that exhibit strong expository writing skills, persuasive cases for support and a high-level command of grammar and
- Prepare and submit letters of inquiry, proposals, and grant requests to potential
- Work well in a team
- Handle multiple assignments and meet
Qualifications:
- Understanding of our mission and organizational priorities as well as a passion for helping children achieve their dreams
- Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive
- Strong editing skills and attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree is required
To be successful as a member of the Asante Africa Foundation team, you will also:
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact an up-and-coming non-profit organization
Be an innovative and creative thinker - you are not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so
Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness Have a strong work ethic, take initiative, and require minimal direction
Work well independently as well as part of a team
Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environmentBenefits:
Directly impact Asante Africa’s efforts to fund education-related projects that enhance knowledge, skills, and opportunities for hundreds of children in East Africa
Be part of a highly-motivated nonprofit organization run entirely by volunteers
Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a nimble, results-orientated, high-growth nonprofit organization
Have the opportunity to see your ideas and contributions implemented Build your resume and gain references for future employment opportunitiesMore opportunities with Asante Africa Foundation
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About Asante Africa Foundation
Location:
1141 Catalina Dr, Livermore, CA 94550, US
Mission Statement
Asante Africa Foundation, Inc. is an East African Children's Education Fund. We are a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to providing quality education to children in East Africa. Every child deserves an education and the opportunity to choose their future, regardless of the latitude or longitude in which they are born. Through education, every child can make their dreams a reality, help their families struggle less, and help their communities become self sustaining. Our Vision We envision African communities and families in which the children have the opportunity to received QUALITY education to define their futures. Our Mission Quality Education will be made available by providing physical infrastructures for all children attending school, providing teaching resources and educational materials and scholarships/sponsorships for highly motivated and academically gifted children.
Description
We form partnerships with African communities and work with passionate local program managers who are deeply committed to creating change in their African villages. We envision African communities and families in which children have the opportunity to receive QUALITY education to define their futures. Generous contributions from Asante Africa Foundation donors bring these dreams to life.
Local villagers define their needs for achieving quality education, through infrastructures for all children attending school (such as construction of schools and sanitation facilities, serving a daily meal), providing teaching resources and educational materials, and funding scholarships / sponsorship for highly motivated and academically gifted children.
Asante is the Swahili word for thank you. We are thankful to be active members of the communities we serve and we are grateful to our donors who fund projects that bring opportunity, choice and possibility to African villages.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 10, 2022
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Research
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 10 hours a week