Grant Researcher

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Position Overview

As HAP continues to grow, more fundraising dollars will be needed to reach our goals. The grant researcher will research, identify, develop, and respond to grant opportunities in order to procure funds for operating expenses and specific projects/campaigns.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Regularly check-in with leadership and volunteers of HAP to discover specific projects
  that are in need of grant funding.
• Research and investigate new granting opportunities on an ongoing basis. This includes subscribing to email lists to receive updates on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and conducting research to self-identify opportunities.
• Collaborating with HAP volunteers to collect information needed for determining grant eligibility.
• Completing research on specific assignments in full and submitting information before application deadlines.
• Utilize our CRM, assist in tracking applications that have been approved or denied, and update HAP leadership team as needed.
• Submitting reporting requirements to granting organization in a timely manner. This may
  again involve collaborating with other HAP volunteers to have proper knowledge of
  updates on a project the grant may have been awarded for.
• Conduct ongoing communication with granting organizations as needed around granting requirements, application invitations and processes, and deadlines .
• Respond to HAP leadership emails and calls within 48 hours
• Be prepared and on-time for meetings and events
• Share and support HAP’s mission and core values; adhere to HAP’s policies
• Other duties as needed
  
  

Training Requirements
Training on HAP’s values, policies and core values, including orientation on campaign missions and status.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous grant researching/writing experience is strongly desired but not required.
• Strong research skills required.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with both HAP members and
  representatives from outside granting organizations.
• Computer literacy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organization skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to present oneself in a friendly, professional, and non-partisan manner

• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Google Drive, Trello, and MonkeyPod, or a willingness to learn
  
  Time Commitment Required
• Approximately 3-4 hours per week.
• Bimonthly one-hour, virtual grants team meetings
• Monthly one-hour, virtual leadership meetings
  
  Dress Code
  Professional dress required for professional meetings (if any). If attending an informal event on behalf of HAP, we ask the volunteer to purchase a HAP T-shirt for $7.
  
  
• Location

• Since the pandemic, most HAP meetings take place via Zoom. However, occasional in person meetings may be required.
  
  
  Benefits to the Volunteer

• Know that you are making a difference in reducing the suffering of animals
• Be a valued HAP team member
• Build your volunteer resume and develop writing and research skills
  
  Supervisor
  Janice Bahary, Director of Grant Writing
  Natalie Ahwesh, Executive Director
  Shannon Dickerson, Dir. of Operations
  
  

What Volunteers Can Expect From HAP
* Support of HAP leadership and members
* Respect and appreciation for your contribution and input