Volunteer Grant Writer

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Do you have a passion for education and writing and looking for a volunteer opportunity?
We are in search of a volunteer Grant Writer.
The Stem Montessori Academy of Canada is a federally registered not for profit
regional science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) program open to all
students with the mission to deliver top-notch STEM literacy and application. The STEM
program educates students from preschool to high school and is available to all children
nationwide. SMAC will specialize in an advanced, bar-none STEM-based educational
curriculum that emphasizes the interconnected subject areas of science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM).
Our successful volunteers have these characteristics:
● Self-directed and Motivated Learner
● Research answers and questions independently, but know when to ask for
assistance
●Shows initiative within competence limits and seeks means to fulfil areas for
improvement
● Flexible, confident and respectful to others
● Passion for education
● Enthusiastic and exemplifies a good work ethic - dedicated and committed
● Great at planning, organization, leadership and teamwork and time management
Reporting to the National Director, the volunteer Grant Writer will help to source,
complete and submit applications to various funding outlets.
Duties & Responsibilities:
●Identify new potential income streams
●Aid the fundraising sub-committee including gifts in kind, grant writing and
sponsorships.
●Help to lead the new individual giving development plan for 2020 which includes
recruitment and development of new donors
●Work closely with the Director Board of Directors to establish a portfolio of large,
long term, broad based corporate partnerships that provide sustainable income
for our programs
●Work on an in-kind donations program
●Establish and develop our building fund initiative and work with the Board of
Directors to execute the plan.
Requirements:
● Highly collaborative style
● Experience in writing compelling stories and compositions.
● Excellent writing/editing and verbal communication skills
●A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of
key initiatives
●Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence" ●High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve others and the
community.
●Sincere commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including
staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program participants and other
supporters.
●Self-starter, able to work independently; enjoys creating and implementing new
initiatives
What’s in it for you?
● Job reference letter
● Volunteer hours certificate
● Ability to make a difference in the lives of others
● Flexible involvement
● Remote opportunity
● Honorarium compensation bonuses - up to 10% of total grant amount $50,000
= $5,000
Applicants must:
● Have an understanding of charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
● Committed to at least 1-2 hours per week.
● Ability to volunteer at least 2- 3 months. (Longer volunteer terms available and
can be open-ended)
● An outstanding communicator.
● A self-starter, highly organized, detail oriented, entrepreneurial, with the ability to
quickly adapt to change.
This is a part-time VOLUNTEER position. Based on the success of this volunteer
position, the successful individual MAY receive application completion honorariums
throughout the course of their position.
Applicants must submit both a resume (and a cover letter if desired) that details their
relevant experience and the reasons they would like to volunteer in a grant writing role to
volunteer@stemcanada.ca.
Applicants should be available to start volunteering as soon as possible.: