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Proposal Development Team Member (Canadian Residents Only)
ORGANIZATION: The J Healthcare Initiative
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
Overview
The J Healthcare Initiative is a non-profit organization on a mission to save lives and end the overdose crisis. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe and effective healthcare, regardless of their drug use.
As a Proposal Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in our fight to end drug poisoning deaths. You will be responsible for researching and writing grant proposals to secure funding for our life-saving programs and services.
Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential funding sources
- Write and submit compelling grant proposals
- Track the progress of grant applications
- Research grant mechanisms
- Work with Executive Director and board of Directors to develop project budgets and narratives
- Represent the organization at grant review panels
Benefits:
- Gain valuable experience in grant writing and fundraising
- Earn commission after successfully obtaining grants
- Prevent deaths due to drug poisoning
- Develop your professional skills in research, writing, and communication
- Network with other professionals in the nonprofit sector
- Letter of Recommendation after 30 hours of service
Qualifications:
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Experience in grant writing or a related field
- Knowledge of grant mechanisms and requirements
- Familiar with Call for Proposals mechanisms in Canada and the United States
- Passion for harm reduction, decolonization of drug laws, and equal access to healthcare
To Apply:
Interested volunteers can send their resume and cover letter to volunteer@j-initiative.org
We encourage applications from people with lived experience of drug use and/or recovery.
About the J Healthcare Initiative:
The J Healthcare Initiative is a non-profit organization that advocates for and builds infrastructure for legal prescription access to opioids and stimulants for people at risk for illicit drug poisoning. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe and effective healthcare, regardless of their drug use.
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About The J Healthcare Initiative
Location:
312 Main St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 2T2, CA
Mission Statement
We are a registered Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to transforming substance use healthcare through peer-driven strategic advocacy and innovation. Our mission is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their drug use, has access to options of safe, effective, and dignified healthcare. We value harm-reduction, meaningful engagement with knowledge Keepers, the decolonization of substance use healthcare and decolonizing the current drug policies.
Description
The J Healthcare Initiative has emerged as a powerful force in reforming substance use healthcare, balancing global advocacy with local action. We've successfully pushed for harm reduction in international drug policy, while also providing practical support through free smokable and injectable harm reduction supplies to youths who use drugs. Our partnerships with a few Canadian universities, offering paid internship and practicum placement for undergraduate and graduate student enable us to create the next generation of healthcare providers who understand the context of our toxic drug crisis. From presenting at international conferences to co-signing progressive drug policy manifestos, we're driving meaningful change in how society approaches substance use, keeping the well-being of individuals at the forefront of our mission.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
312 Main StVancouverVancouver, Canada
DATE POSTED
November 13, 2024
SKILLS
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Accounting
- Business Development
- Research
- Grant Writing / Research
GOOD FOR
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- 5-10 hours per week