Volunteer Grant Writer
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Recruiting Organization: 16 Strong Project Inc
The 16 Strong Project ( www.16strongproject.com) is seeking a grant writer who is passionate about and eager to contribute to the fight against the youth mental health crisis. This is a remote, volunteer position with a potential to grow into paid work in the future..
16 Strong is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on providing resources and support for young people impacted by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Educating young people about ACEs helps to address the root causes of a high percentage of mental health challenges and substance use issues. By taking a proactive approach to mental health and wellbeing, we can address the youth mental health crisis and subsequently lower the rates of depression, anxiety, substance misuse, self-harm, and suicidality in young people.
Responsibilities
- Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for potential grants
- Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources
- Work closely with organization leadership to identify appropriate funding sources and complete all grant requirements in a timely manner
- Assist with other fundraising projects as requested
- Create timely and accurate progress reports of grant-funded projects
Qualifications
- Clear, concise, and compelling writing skills
- A good storyteller
- Knowledge in research and grant writing; nonprofit experience a plus
- Knowledge of funding databases and fundraising sources a plus
- Familiarity with proposal writing, or equivalent
- Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
- Passionate about the 16 Strong mission
- Good sense of humor!
Time Commitment and Compensation
This is a remote, unpaid/volunteer position. Hours are flexible and can be adapted to the candidate’s availability and/or class schedule, though we require a minimum commitment of 2-3 hours per week.
To apply, please send a resume and writing sample to 16strongproject@gmail.com. Please also reach out via email with any questions or for more information!
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This opportunity is recurring
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New York, NY 10954
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2022
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- Public Advocacy
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