Grant Writer (Remote)

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If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that’s equal parts challenging and rewarding, then this is the position for you! Join our team as a volunteer grant writer and help build a financial foundation for the ASO so we can ensure people with Autism/Asperger’s (ASD-Level1) and their families continue to get the FREE help they need!

Need to know more about the job? Here are some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Write grant applications and proposals, monitor grant process and coordinate efforts for new and renewable grants and alternate funding streams.
• Make recommendations about possible funding sources to the Executive Director and Board.
• Oversee and perform grant implementation, including monitoring outcome, evaluation and reporting.
• Research and identify grant opportunities, including from online databases, journals, contacts, books and independent research to determine requirements and qualifications.
• Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines.
• Collaborate with ASO’s Executive Director and Board of Directors to identify funding needs and to support alternative funding requests.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Develop or assist in the development of necessary accounting, budget reporting and tracking systems for grant proposals or awarded grants and alternate funds.

What we are looking for from you:

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Strong editing skills, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and knowledge of grant information sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Possess strong oral and interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with potential organizations and/or government contacts on the desired grant.

Technology Capabilities Requirement : Remote access ability. You will be required to use your own computer/laptop. You must be familiar with online web-conferencing tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet).

Time commitment: about 5 hours/per week (remote)

Screening Requirements : Resume, Interview, Reference Check, Writing Samples

Duration: Ongoing for ideally a minimum of 6 month duration. A reference letter could be provided upon completion of a 6 month commitment.

The ASO is a small charity with big heart! We don’t receive any government funding and rely on volunteers like YOU to carry out our mission. We operate virtually so that we can direct our money to where it’s best used - providing help to those who need it! All of our services are offered FREE of charge.