Grant Researcher/Writer

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Grant Researcher and Writer
Reports to: Executive Director
Duration of Contract: Six months

New Life Serenity Center is a non-profit organization committed to empowering women to thrive in their sober journey. We provide mentorship, tools, and resources designed to support their growth and success. We are currently looking for a Volunteer Grant Researcher and Writer to join our team. In this role, you will report to the Executive Director and collaborate with the Leadership team to help achieve our organizational objectives and manage daily operations effectively. We look forward to the possibility of working together to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:

1. Research and Identify Grants:

   • Identify grants that align with the mission and objectives of New Life Serenity Center and compile them into a comprehensive Excel sheet.
   • Familiarize yourself with past grant applications to gain insight into the organizational brand voice and preferences.
   • Research grant writing strategies specifically tailored for nonprofit organizations, including best practices, tips, tricks, do's and don'ts, etc.

2. Proposal Preparation:

   • Work with the Executive Director and Fundraising team to prepare grant proposals by conceptualizing ideas, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining necessary approvals.
   • Determine proposal concepts by assessing opportunities and needs, studying requests for proposals (RFPs), and participating in strategy meetings.

3. Proposal Coordination:

   • Meet proposal deadlines by prioritizing tasks and establishing target dates for information gathering, writing, review, approval, and submission.
   • Coordinate with contributors and provide proposal status updates during review meetings.

4. Proposal Development:

   • Gather proposal information from various sources, coordinate submissions, and identify and communicate associated risks.
   • Develop proposals by organizing information on project's nature, objectives, implementation methods, timetable, budget, staffing, standards of performance, and evaluation.
   • Write, revise, and edit proposal drafts, including executive summaries, conclusions, and organization credentials, ensuring adherence to proposal writing standards.
   • Maintain high-quality proposals by using templates, ensuring readability, consistency, tone, and accuracy, and updating proposal support databases.

5. Approval and Feedback:

   • Obtain approvals by reviewing proposals with key stakeholders and the Grant Editor.
   • Seek feedback and continuously improve proposal-writing processes, approaches, coordination, and content.

Goals:

• Identify and document 6 new grants that align with the mission of New Life Serenity Center.
• Apply for a minimum of 1 grant per month during the contract period.

Requirements:

• Excellent grammar, writing, and organizational skills.
• Passion for sustainability, climate change, and promoting a plastic-free future.
• Preferred: Pursuing a degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field, with experience in nonprofit grant writing.

Applying:

This is a volunteer position with flexible hours. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of women recovering from addiction and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position to lyats@newlifeserenity.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We warmly thank all applicants for their interest in New Life Serenity Center!