Pro Bono Grant Researcher/Writer (For Ages 55+) with Global Arts Corps

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Quick Overview: If you have an eye for identifying fundraising opportunities and are passionate about volunteering, volunteering as a grant researcher could be for you!

Organization Name: Global Arts Corps

Organization Website: https://www.globalartsco.org/

Mission or Broader Program Description: Global Arts provides a nurturing and inspiring environment to underserved communities in Los Angeles while maintaining a strong focus on the continual growth and education of both students and educators. We are an after-school youth orchestra program that serves students primarily in the Pico Union District of Los Angeles. We also provide bi-weekly professional development workshops to all educators in the area in the fields of musical excellence, educational psychology, and social justice. By providing access to these programs, we empower both students and educators to advance social change within their own communities.

Impact: Your pro-bono services contribute to underserved students receiving equal access to instruments and quality music education. Additionally, you will be supporting the continual professional development of educators so that more students can be better served.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities:

We are looking for experienced grant writers/fundraisers/networkers who can research and identify funding, as well as develop, write and submit proposals, letters, reports and other materials as necessary to secure grant support from foundations, corporations and government funding sources to support Global Arts Los Angeles (GALA). The pro bono grant researcher we are looking for will have excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills. The volunteer will:

Investigate and identify prospective funding sources.

Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents.

Draft compelling grant proposal narratives and other correspondence to solicit grant funds.

Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in philanthropy and non-profit organizations, a plus

Proven experience as a non-profit grant writer, a big plus

Working knowledge of MS Office

Demonstrated strong planning, communication, and organizational skills

Excellent writing, grammar, and research skills.

Time Commitment: Flexible hours to be determined each week until the completion of the project, remote volunteer role, volunteers will need to be mindful of deadlines.