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Grant Writer

WHY JOIN CLOSE THE GAP

Close the Gap is a 100% volunteer-based organization dedicated to creating a future of equitable opportunities for low-income students and professionals. Founded in 2018 by a group of Silicon Valley, like-minded professionals, Close the Gap focuses on mentorship, workshops, project-based learning, financial/resource assistance, and awarding scholarships.

At Close the Gap, your individuality is your strength. We are a small, diverse, nimble group of innovators, disruptors, trailblazers who are trying to leverage technology to solve the challenge of widening opportunity gaps that prevent low-income students from fulfilling their fullest potential due to their financial limitations. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact lives, invest in your growth and development, and be part of a fun and diverse team. Together, we can build a future without opportunity gaps.

This role reports to our Program Manager, Grantwriting.

• You are passionate about our mission to close the opportunity gap and excited about the opportunity to create a roadmap to funding development focusing on grant writing
• You want to make a difference to help the less privileged
• You will provide leadership for grant research, writing, and application development
• Key responsibilities will be securing major grants, research, and exploring grant feasibility

• Identify and research on grants in response to program needs and those that CTG may be eligible for - local, state, government, foundation, and corporate grants
• For relevant grants, prepare brief reports or presentations explaining the grant including relevant information, requirements, general thoughts on the grant, and present to the CTG team on a weekly basis
• Write a Grant Letter of Intent, and apply for applicable grants.
• Serves as a representative and spokesperson for Close the Gap and plays a role in maintaining relationships with donors and grant funders
• Continuously maintain a comprehensive, tracking database/system of grant status, contact details (current, pending, and potential granting sources)
• Assist in the grant budget preparation process in collaboration with Program Manager / Executive Accountant as needed
• Track grants and opportunities using the Non-Profit Salesforce technology.
• Meet all internal and external grant deadlines

• Passionate about creating an equitable society
• You are a team player who values transparency, accountability, and diversity

• A good storyteller, ability to write clear, structured, and persuasive proposals.
• Very strong written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with great outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to advocacy, diversity, and serving the community.
• Ability to attend Weekly Staff Meetings, currently on Thursdays at 8-9:30 pm PT

• Experience in grant writing, corporate relations, and/or development; not-for-profit experience a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Close the Gap Foundation embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe the more inclusive we are, the better chance we have at closing the gap.

Close the Gap Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.

EIN: 83-1242219

Close the Gap (c) 2020