Grant Writers and Grant Researchers

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Overview of Children Striving Together (CST):
Children Striving Together (CST) is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and youth through educational and life-skills programs that foster personal growth and success. Founded 12 years ago, CST has created a positive impact on the lives of countless young individuals. We aim to extend our reach and resources to meet the growing needs of our community, and securing grant funding is essential to our mission.

Position Summary:
As a Volunteer Grant Writer or Grant Researcher, you will play a critical role in advancing our organization’s capacity to serve more youth. Volunteers in these roles will be responsible for identifying, researching, and drafting grant proposals to secure funding for CST’s programs and initiatives.

• Research and analyze grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources
• Prepare, write, and edit high-quality grant proposals and letters of inquiry that align with CST’s goals and priorities
• Collaborate with CST’s program directors and team to gather relevant data and success stories for grant applications
• Track application deadlines, submission dates, and grant reporting requirements

• Identify potential grant funding sources by researching foundations, corporations, government entities, and other funding opportunities
• Compile a database or organized list of prospective grants that align with CST’s program objectives
• Maintain up-to-date records of all research findings, application requirements, and deadlines
• Provide summaries of grant opportunities to the CST team for review