Grant Writer for Black Power Blueprint

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The Black Power Blueprint is an economic development project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF). There are several phases to the Black Power Blueprint. Phase One, the Uhuru House/Akwaaba Hall community center has been completed. Phase Two, the One Africa One Nation Marketplace is underway. Phase Three, the Uhuru Jiko (Freedom Kitchen) is a commercial kitchen that will enable the African community to create community commerce. The Uhuru Jiko property has been purchased. Once renovated, it will house the African Independence Workforce Program.

Several volunteer positions are needed for our grants committee. All work can be done remotely.
If you are interested in a position, please contact funding at apedf.org.

Grant Writer

Qualifications
*Experience in Identifying, defining and developing funding sources
*Knowledge of fundraising information sources
*Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
*Proficient in researching grant sources via Internet
*Produce quality work within tight time constraints
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Strong editing skills
*Attention to detail
*Ability to meet deadlines
*Work effectively under pressure
*Use independent judgment
*Work collaboratively and independently
*Previous experience with non-profit fundraising a plus

Responsibilities
*Coordinate the development, writing and submission of grant proposals with granting organizations
*Establish relationships with grantmaking organizations
*Compile, write, and edit all grant applications exhibiting strong expository writing skills and a high-level command of grammar and spelling
*Review the budget of a project or program for which funding is sought and make recommendations to better present it to grant-making organizations
*Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each grant-making organization’s preferences and follow exactly each grant-making organization’s guidelines
*Prepare grant proposals on the timelines required by the granting organizations.
*Keep in contact with grant-making organizations during their review of a submitted grant application in order to be able to supply additional supportive material
*Attend virtual grant meetings as needed