Finance and Fundraising Committee

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Grant Writing Assistant

• Assess Safe Have Space's readiness to compete for grants.
• Develop strong grant proposal concepts and gather pertinent information that is needed for each grant proposal.
• Research Grant opportunities from the government and non-government agencies

• Keep records of deadlines on grants
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements needed. The proposal must be presented and approved by the Board Members
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other members
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities to the Board
• Meet Bi-Weekly with Fundraising Committee and attend general meetings with wider safe haven space members
• Be able to communicate effectively with others on the committee

• Assist the Director of Finance and Fundraising with sourcing public grants
• Assist Director of Finance and Fundraising with sourcing grants and donations from private corporations/individuals
• Foster relationships with donors
• Assist with brainstorming and creating fundraising events
• One Time Events
• Annual Events
• Assist with tracking of donations and grants received
• Help devise system to track grants received and dates for renewals if applicable
• Help devise and maintain a calendar of due dates for grants/donations
• Help maintain records for specific grants and expenditures allowed
• Meet Bi-Weekly with Fundraising Committee and attend general meeting with wider safe haven space members
• Be able to communicate effectively with others on the committee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (MA/MBA preferred) in Business, Management, or Finance
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in the field of grant writing and research, finances, business, and management
• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the nonprofit sector
• Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast-moving environment
• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multitask while also being highly detail-oriented.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Safe Haven Space’s mission.