Volunteer Grant Researcher/Writer

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Grant Researcher/Writer Volunteer (Virtual)

Elder Wisdom Circle is an award-winning, small nonprofit that works to transform lives through intergenerational advice-giving to young people from all over the world. We respond to 16,000 requests annually, and most advice-seekers are between the ages of 18-35. Older adults 60+ offer them personal, carefully vetted, compassionate responses that are confidential and anonymous.

Elder Wisdom Circle is looking for a remote/virtual Grant Researcher/Writer volunteer to assist the Executive Director in grant seeking and development of proposals. The position would entail 5-15 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with research and documentation relating to grants and foundations.
• Research prospective grant-makers, including charitable giving history, Form 990s, and grant guidelines.
• Assist with drafting grant proposals, LOIs, and additional materials.
• Assist with writing impact reports.
• Help brainstorm creative and strategic ways to connect our mission to a foundation's priorities.
• Compile internal data on service delivery and impact.
• Interview Elders and clients to capture stories and quotes of mission delivery that can be used in proposals.
• Create and maintain grant calendar to track proposal and report deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and flexibility
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to plan, organize and complete multiple tasks
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Work with deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required
• Ability to effectively maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information

When you respond, please send a writing sample, and include your resume or description of your writing experience. Please also share how you have gone about doing grant research.