Volunteer Grant Writers Needed

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Position: Grant Writer

Open Arms is actively recruiting volunteers who are passionate about combating poverty, championing at-risk populations, and pursuing life-transforming experiences. Open Arms provides basic relief services to individuals struggling with homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in the Logan Square community of Chicago. For the Grant Writer position, Open Arms is seeking individuals to provide support in drafting, submitting, and monitoring financial grant proposals.

Responsibilities will include:

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals;
• Perform research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospective grants;
• Monitor grant compliance as required by donors;
• Track and maintain accurate records of potential grants and grant proposals; and
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with potential donor

Prospective Grant Writers should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to operate independently as well as in a collaborative setting. Prior experience managing grants is a bonus. Grant Writers will work closely with Open Arm’s Executive Director and a team of volunteers.

Time Commitment: 3 to 5 hours per week.

To apply and find more info: Please click here to complete the volunteer application.

Also, please click here for a recent Tribune publication on Open Arms.