SEEKING VOLUNTEER GRANT WRITER

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We’re a growing non-profit organization based in Austin, TX that offers its volunteers opportunities to directly impact a community organization on the ground.

About Justercare:

Justercare is a non-profit organization operating exclusively for educational, social, and charitable purposes with the sole focus is to Inspire hope, Improve Lives, and advance knowledge. We change and save lives through the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high impact services to the underprivileged people and communities whether if it at times of crisis or not.

We promote and strengthen Care, Integration, and Development of the poor and distressed children and their families by creating social and educational programs.

We develop, maintain, and exchange social and educational heritage with other associations, organizations, communities, and ethnics groups established in Texas, United States of America and other countries in general.

Responsibilities:

• Familiarize with the association programs goals and financial needs
• Research potential funding sources. Research, identify, develop, and respond to public and private grant opportunities in multiple areas including Education, Vocational, Health, and Technology.
• Prepare grant proposals
• Keep a record to track proposals
• Communicate and update the Executive Director with progress and planning.
• Participate in monthly Board of Directors meetings.
• Working closely with the Fundraising Manager on elaborating strategy and formally seeking funding on behalf of our Foundation.

Necessary Skills:

• Excellent writing skills
• Relationship-Building Skills
• Strong research and planning skills
• Experience using Microsoft Tools (Microsoft Office Word, Access, Power-point and Excel)
• The candidate must be highly organized, detailed-oriented, process-oriented
• Ability to use concise, persuasive writing to request funding for an organization’s programs
• Ability to understand the requirements of a grant and being able to succinctly and convincingly reflect how the organization meets those requirements

Your Availability: 10-20 hours per week

Location: Remote. You can work from anywhere and create your own schedule!

Compensation & Why You'll Love Volunteering with Us

Since Justercare is non-profit, this is a volunteer position without financial compensation. We treat our volunteers well:

• You’ll receive Justercare swag including T-shirts.
• You’ll be invited to take part in any Justercare event at a discounted or free rate.
• You’ll enhance your skills while supporting a cause you care about
• You’ll gain samples of work & references to add to your portfolio
• You’ll directly impact a community organization on the ground
• You’ll get discounted or free tickets to attend some events.

Further, as a Justercare member you’ll be eligible for any member benefits we may have.

This is also a great opportunity for college students or retirees to give back to the community and/or to gain college credits towards your degree.

Please email your resume and a cover letter to volunteer@justercare.org. All applications will receive a response.