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Volunteer Grant Writer

Catholic League for the Poor of NIgeria, Inc.

Volunteer Grant Writer

Houston, TX
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    VOLUNTEER POSITION CLPN’s Grant Writer is responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate CLPN’s mission and programs to potential funders. The Grant Writer will assemble and submit grant requests, establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with granter contacts, conduct prospect research, and maintain a calendar of submissions and other deadlines. This position requires someone who has excellent research, writing, and communication skills, is self-motivated, reliable, organized, thorough and timely. This is a volunteer position. RESPONSIBILITIES •    Work with team to develop and implement an annual development plan/strategy to increase annual grant income •    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 •    Report progress in grant research, grant submission and outcome to CLPN’s leadership  

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Previous grant writing and fundraising experience helpful but not necessary as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Grant Writing Course may be offered to qualified candidates.

    Additional Information

    CONFIDENTIAL: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    TIME COMMITMENT: The minimum commitment is an average of 10-15 hours per week including a weekly one-on-one meeting with the President and monthly report during Board of Director meetings.

    HOW TO APPLY: Please apply through HTTPS://SMARTRECRUITERS.COM . You MUST apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for the position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally, please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to CLPN a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.