Volunteer Grant Writer - Experienced

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About Perfectly Here

Perfectly Here is a dynamic non-profit organization committed to teaching UCLA Certified Mindful Life Optimization courses, custom-designed workshops and retreats overseen by our Co-Founder and Program Director, Dr. Manijeh Motaghy, and her team of instructors. We have served the greater Los Angeles and beyond for over 16 years as a leading Mindfulness and Meditation training organization. Our courses offer an expanded opportunity to develop in the Art of Living, which includes personal wellbeing, relationship enhancement, and sustainable living. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality non-secular Mindfulness training by combining scientific research, psychology, and related wisdom teachings and practices. Our vision is to optimize 1 billion people by 2042 to create a safe, compassionate, and thriving life for everyone, especially the future generations. We welcome all the support and alliance we can get.

We are seeking:

Someone who is passionate about optimizing personal, societal, and planetary well-being through mindfulness and comprehensive human development programs to join our team as an experienced Volunteer Grant Writer. This role is pivotal to Perfectly Here’s continued growth as we serve the local community and globally.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Perfectly Here in discussions with grantors, showcasing the organization's impact and mission.
• Craft compelling grant proposals tailored to different funding opportunities, for example: obtaining $6,000 for a professional advertising budget; $15,000 for teacher training, etc.
• Develop strategic approaches to secure funding for operational needs.
• To study our work and various impacts, find and apply to grants in support of various related topics
• Develop strategies to secure funding around the gamification of our methodology.
• Clearly articulate our vision and financial needs and budgeting of initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships with potential funders through effective communication and engagement.
• Assist in the preparation of progress reports for funders, highlighting the outcomes and impact of funded projects.

Prerequisites:

• Demonstrated success in securing grants and documented track record of achievements.
• Strong research skills to identify and assess potential grant opportunities aligned with Perfectly Here's mission and programs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to articulate the organization's mission, goals, and impact effectively.
• Familiarity with mindfulness, compassion psychology, neuroscience, climate actions, and environmental sciences to effectively communicate the organization's multidisciplinary approach.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines associated with grant applications and reporting.
• Staying with the process to ensure successful completion, whether we are awarded the grants or not
• Skill in building and maintaining positive relationships with potential funders, showcasing Perfectly Here's impact and commitment to well-being.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on human life as well as environmental issues
• Participation in select Mindfulness courses or events free of charge
• Networking opportunities within the mindfulness and well-being sector.

Time Commitment: Flexible, with an average commitment of [10 per week].

To express your interest in joining Perfectly Here as a Volunteer Grant Writer, please email our volunteer coordinator katiemckay@gmail.com and CC the Director at manijeh@perfectlyhere.org

Perfectly Here is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.