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Oct 15
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Jan 13
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Virtual Opportunity
Job purpose The Community Literature Initiative (CLI) is seeking an Assistant Grants Writer to join our Grants and Donations team. In this role, you will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundations, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines. You will write and submit Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, and grant reports to private, corporate, and government funders. You will, in partnership with the other Assistant Grants Writers, play a key role in persuasively communicating CLI’s mission and programs to potential funders. Reporting to the Grant Manager / Development Director, you will ensure grants and donations meet both the financial and operational needs of CLI. Goal: To raise $360,000 for the upcoming academic year 800/200 Sponsorship Duties and responsibilities Research and identify available grant opportunities and evaluate in accordance to the operational and financial needs of CLI Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with foundation contacts and program officers Write and submit LOIs and full grant proposals for private foundation, corporate, and government funders; persuasively communicating the organization’s mission and programs Report invoicing, budget accounting, grant reporting, and other administrative functions to ensure successful execution of grant process Update calendars related to grants, contracts, reporting and fundraising events Compile and prepare detailed reports and presentation materials for the funding board meetings, as well as attend necessary meetings Qualifications The ideal candidate possesses the following: Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, G Suite, Asana, and ability to learn additional software programs Experience with prospect research, online grant databases, and grant writing Excellent command over writing, analytical, and research skills Highly organized, self-motivated, team player mentality Interest in any of the following: poetry, creative writing, grant writing Working conditions Currently, the Assistant Grants Writer position is virtual. Direct reports Grants Manager / Development Director
Date Posted: Oct 15, 2022
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Sep 15
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Dec 14
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Los Angeles, CA 90043
Do you love accounting challenges? Are you great at solving bookkeeping puzzles? Community Literature Initiative (CLI) needs assistance from an experienced Accountant. Please reach out if you are interested in volunteering for a short-term project to help a Los Angeles-based nonprofit clean up its books and prepare for amazing growth. *Position is virtual. *Pacific Timezone preferred.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Los Angeles, CA 90043
Community Literature Initiative (CLI) and the Sims Library of Poetry are growing, and we are looking for assistance with our recruiting and HR functions. CLI attracts diverse and passionate individuals, which makes this a wonderful opportunity to join an amazing team committed to accessibility, representation, and inclusion in poetry. We seek to create a safe space for poets and poetry in South L.A. and beyond. Responsibilities: Create and post positions to job boards, University work-study, and volunteer websites Review applications and select candidates Coordinate scheduling interviews Conduct interviews and take detailed notes Research staffing resources Partner with local colleges and universities and student organizations HR administrative duties: onboarding, off-boarding, HR compliance Ad-hoc projects The recruiter is the first impression of our organization. The ideal candidate is responsible, flexible, and welcoming. We are looking for someone with 6-8 hours available between 9AM - 1PM (PT). Some flexibility with the schedule is possible as long as there is some availability during this time for meetings. Our recruiting needs ebb and flow, so the number of hours may vary.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The Community Literature Initiative is focused on teaching writers how to write, edit, and finalize manuscripts for publication. Seasoned and new writers can furnish their skills through our process of cultivating creativity, passion, and drive. Community Literature Initiative has been without an accounting department for awhile. Come aboard to help clean up our books, develop accounting policy, and keep us a going concern. Duties may include, but are not limited to: 1. Extract, input, or scan information into Quickbooks 2. Match transactions into Quickbooks 3. Reviewing and/or analyzing financial reports, journal vouchers, and accounting transactions. 4. Processing invoices/payments - managing the A/R & A/P cycles. 5. Bank Reconciliations 6. Development of accounting policies and procedures. Community Literature Initiative is seeking students or recent graduates who express a sincere interest in a career in accounting policy & non-profit accounting. The position is best suited for applicants with a business background or other related field, with a concentration in accounting. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and calculator is a plus. Previous office experience is preferred. Experience with Quickbooks is preferred, but not necessary.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2022
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Sep 15
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Dec 14
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09:00 AM
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01:00 PM
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Virtual Opportunity
Job purpose The Community Literature Initiative (CLI) is seeking an Accountant / Accounts Manager to join our Accounting team. In this role, you will oversee, review, and adhere to the budgets for each branch of CLI, produce financial reports, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of our organization. You will play a key role in the overall financial health of our organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will ensure the financials accurately reflect the operations of CLI. Come aboard to help clean up our books, develop accounting policy, and keep us a going concern! Duties and responsibilities Duties may include, but are not limited to: Extract, input, or scan information into Quickbooks on a biweekly basis Match transactions into Quickbooks Reviewing and/or analyzing financial reports, journal vouchers, and accounting transactions Processing invoices/payments - managing the A/R & A/P cycles Bank reconciliations Development of accounting policies and procedures Qualifications The ideal candidate possesses the following: Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Quickbooks, G Suite, Asana, and ability to learn additional software programs Experience with accounting policy, nonprofit accounting, and business Excellent command over analytical, organizational, and research skills Highly organized, self-motivated, team player mentality Bonus: interest in poetry, creative writing, and community building! Working conditions The Volunteer Accountant will work mostly remotely but is required to report to the Executive Director at a minimum of one day every two weeks.
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2022
