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Grant Writer
ORGANIZATION: FOSTERING WISHES
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6 people are interested
Cherish a foster child, heal a heart! Looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of foster children in our community? Join Fostering Wishes in our mission to address critical needs of foster children in our area.
Fostering Wishes is entirely volunteer-driven, powered by individuals who share a deep passion for supporting foster children and using their unique skills to make a difference. While all roles are unpaid, the rewards come in the form of knowing you’re changing lives and bringing joy to foster children. We collaborate with foster agencies, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations to create meaningful, lasting impacts. Whether you can contribute a little time or a lot, we offer flexible opportunities to suit everyone’s schedule. Thank you for your interest in being part of our mission to bring hope and joy to foster children!
Grant Writer
Fostering Wishes is growing and so is our volunteer base. We are looking for someone to assist with finding funding opportunities and writing polished proposals to earn grant money. Their duties include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests and submitting reports for approval.
Overview of Position:
- Research grant opportunities from various organizations and agencies
- Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of Fostering Wishes
- Submit proposals to leadership team for approval
- Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
- Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders
- Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities
- Familiarity with Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) is a plus
Time commitment:
The ideal volunteer will be available to not only meet the time commitments outlined below but will also communicate, without hesitation, if the scope of work exceeds the estimated time allotted. Open and honest communication will be essential to help us grow a successful and sustainable volunteer team and resources we need.
Estimated time commitment: 5-10 hours/week, depending on current opportunities, including monthly meetings and updating information on our Google Workspace.
Thank you for your interest in Fostering Wishes!
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About FOSTERING WISHES
Location:
Alamo, ALAMO, CA 94507, US
Mission Statement
Fostering Wishes is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our local foster children during their years in the foster system and assisting in preparing them to be self-sufficient upon and after their exit as young adults. Fostering Wishes envisions and "wishes" our vulnerable foster children will receive the support needed to grow into happy, healthy, successful young adults. Happiness matters, and every kid deserves it. And we all have the power to give it.
Description
Fostering Wishes is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Alamo, California. We partner with local foster care agencies to improve children’s quality of life and enable them to be self-sufficient as young adults. Fostering Wishes is 100% volunteer driven, and all of the proceeds directly support the children. We currently have three main programs to support foster children.
Holiday Gift Drive: During the holiday season, Fostering Wishes provides presents to hundreds of foster children to brighten their holidays and feel cherished by the community. In this signature program, Fostering Wishes partners with area businesses to host small trees with gift tags.
Duffle Bag Program: A foster child changes homes an average of seven times during their time in the foster care system, and most children only have large trash bags to carry their few belongings. To help them move in style and improve their self-worth, Fostering Wishes provides new duffel bags stuffed with essentials for each child.
Transition to "Aging Out": In California, most kids "age out" of the foster care system between ages 18 and 21. At this point, they are expected to function as adults, despite ongoing challenges, including housing, finances, mental and physical health, and education or employment. Fostering Wishes plans to publish a guide of available resources. This guide is intended to help them identify and find financial assistance, health care, housing, counseling, and other needed services.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Danville, CA 94526
(37.80069 ,-121.98144 )
DATE POSTED
January 20, 2025
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Estimated time commitment: 10 hours/week initially then tapering down to 5 hours, depending on current opportunities, including monthly meetings and updating information on our Google Workspace.