Support the Red Cross through grant writing
American Red Cross - Central Appalachia Region
Support the Red Cross of Central Appalachia by researching and writing grants!
Some responsibilities include:
Research prospective grant-makers, including charitable giving history, Form 990s, and grant guidelines.
Draft grant proposals, LOIs and additional materials.
Assist with writing final proposals, impact reports and preparing stewardship materials.
Help brainstorm creative and strategic ways to connect our mission to a foundation's priorities.
Compile internal data on service delivery by utilizing RC View to create map of Red Cross impact within a donor’s community.
Interview local volunteers and clients to capture stories and quotes of mission delivery that can be used in proposals
Maintain a database of Red Cross and grantee’s news and PR stories for quotes, specific examples of mission alignment, and to stay up to date on current state of affairs while drafting proposal.
Compile and archive completed grants per grant management protocol and audit compliance.
Create and maintain grant calendar to track proposal and report deadlines.
Attend donor visits where appropriate to share mission moment.
About American Red Cross - Central Appalachia Region
Location:
113 Lakeview Drive, Charleston, WV 25313, US
Mission Statement
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether itﾒs one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.