Help a start-up nonprofit grow! (Fundraising Volunteer)

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The Museum of Food and Culture is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 to inspire curiosity, creativity and community through food, history and culture. We host virtual and partnership programs throughout the Denver metropolitan area.

Summary:

Help our museum grow! We are looking for volunteers to help us draft grant applications and support our annual fundraiser event!

Requirements:

• Responsible for conducting the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
• Provide support to the Executive Director for meetings with donors.
• Assist with other fundraising projects as requested.
• Track and manage follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals
• Support proposal generation process and response to RFPs, Pre-Qualification, Bidding and formal presentations.
• Develop materials showing progress of programs for donor updates and ongoing communications.
• Support compliance with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Write and maintain correspondence including concept notes, proposals, reports, and introductions

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Experience with grant and proposal writing; nonprofit experience a plus
• Experience with communicating with individual and institutional donors.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research.
• Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized.
• Clear, precise and compelling writing skills.
• High proficiency in all areas of Google Suite or Microsoft Office
• Passionate about the Museum of Food and Culture’s programs, mission and vision
• Must work cooperatively with board, staff and volunteers