Pro Bono Grant Writer for Small Historic Preservation Museum (Ages 55+)

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Quick Overview: We're looking for an experienced grant writer to help up diversify our income sources by researching grants and helping to complete grant proposals.

Organization Name: American Southwestern Railway Assoc, Inc. dba the Travel Town Museum Foundation

Organization Website: https://www.traveltown.org/ (this is our old site, we are updating!)

Mission: Our Mission is to educate the public about railroad history as it pertains to the development of the Southwest Region of the United States, particularly the Los Angeles area. We fulfill this mission by supporting the restoration, operation, and interpretation of the historic railroad equipment at the City-operated Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park.

Volunteer Roles & Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced grant researcher and writer who can help Travel Town research grants they qualify for and help complete and submit the grant proposals. The objective is to increase our pool of available donors as well as the number of grant applications we submit. The grant writer will meet with the Director of Development to:

Investigate and identify at least 10 new, prospective funding sources

Draft compelling grant proposal narratives and other correspondence to solicit grant funds

Research, develop, and write inquiries, letters, and other fundraising documents

Track and monitor proposals, their deadlines, and requirements

Establish a system for more efficiently finding and applying to grants

Desired Qualifications:

Proven experience as a non-profit grant writer

Working knowledge of MS Office

Strong planning, communication, and organizational skills

Excellent writing, grammar, and research skills

Experience in education, railroad history, or philanthropy and non-profit organizations a plus

Time Commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per week.

Our organization is a member of the presidential service awards program, and we have an annual luncheon and award ceremony to appreciate our volunteers. Our restoration crew works Saturdays at the Museum, and you as the website developer are encouraged to come out and see the work that is progressing regularly! However, all work can be done from your home.