Grant Writer for Nonprofit News Outlet

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The Commoner is a non-profit, non-partisan news outlet dedicated to reflecting the common people's opinions and concerns. The Commoner discusses political, economic, and social issues in a respectful and open-minded manner. We cover local, national, and international news. We produce conventional reporting and opinion pieces, discussion pieces, and educational resources for teachers and scholars.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Grant Writer will volunteer up to 6 hours each week (flexible schedule) to help develop and execute Commoner's financial management strategy and contribute to achieving the organization's mission and sustainability.

Grant writers will oversee the process of obtaining a grant from origin to completion. Grant writers work with CFO and the board to identify grants, write the grant application, and submit grants to organizations. They will provide their expert knowledge to the team, and they will act as a key member of the Commoner's executive leadership.


PREFERED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience writing grants for nonprofit organizations and cultivating relationships with major funding groups would be preferred.


Ability to:
Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
Research grants relating to journalism, civic engagement, and other fields.