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ORGANIZATION: BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION

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VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION


As a Grant writer, you will be responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate BLFA’s mission and programs to potential funders.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop/write grant proposals to foundations and grant-making organizations,
    persuasively communicating organization’s mission and programs to potential funders
  • Assemble/submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
  • Conduct prospect research, collecting data and writing for each grant.
  • Report progress in grant research, grant submission and outcome to the Program
    Director.
  • Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required
    materials.
  • Develops and maintains a proposal calendar.
  • Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.

SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 1-3 years experience doing grant related work and applications to seek funding for non-
    profit projects
  • Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
  • Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent
    written communication format
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written


For more information about BLFA, visit https://brightlightsforafrica.ca

All applicants must be RESIDING IN CANADA. We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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About BRIGHT LIGHTS FOR AFRICA FOUNDATION

Location:

179 Evansridge Close NW, Calgary, AB T3P0H5, CA

Mission Statement

Bright Lights for Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to empowering marginalized communities, particularly immigrants, low-income families, and Francophones of African descent (FAD) in Calgary and surrounding areas. Guided by our values of Integrity, Commitment, and Fairness, our mission is to engage with these communities, identify their unique needs, and provide culturally sensitive support. By addressing systemic barriers, we aim to foster sustainable change, build resilience, and promote self-sufficiency, creating pathways to brighter and more equitable futures.

Description

BLFA is deeply committed to:
  • Understanding Community Needs: Conducting thorough needs and gap assessments to ensure our programs are relevant and impactful.
  • Providing Essential Support: Offering resources and services that address immediate challenges and long-term goals.
  • Fostering Resilience and Empowerment: Promoting education, training, and self-sufficiency to uplift individuals and families.

Our Programs
BLFA focuses on three core areas:

  1. Community Uplift: Providing education, training, and skill-building initiatives that enable individuals to thrive independently.
  2. Essential Needs Support: Delivering immediate relief through programs designed to address urgent and ongoing challenges.
  3. Support for Francophones of African Descent (Soutien aux Afrodescendants Francophones): Addressing service access gaps for Francophones of African descent by overcoming language and cultural barriers to support integration into Canadian society.

CAUSE AREAS

Hunger
Immigrants & Refugees
International
Hunger, Immigrants & Refugees, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Fundraising
  • Grant Writing / Research

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Orientation or Training
  • 6 hours per week
  • N/A

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