Board of Directors Granter Writer

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Literacy for Adults in Brevard (LAB) is looking for a person to serve on our Board of Directors (BOD) as a grant writer. LAB is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit that has been in existence for 53 years. Our mission statement states that LAB teaches literacy skills to adults so they may reach their full potential in their families, jobs, and communities. Literacy services are provided by volunteer tutors who meet with the learner s one - on-one at the Brevard County libraries once a week for approximately 90 minutes . This position does not require you to be a resident of Brevard County but to have grant writing skills and be inspired by the organization’s mission . Th is volunteer position would require approximately 6- 8 hours a month and can be performed remotely .

Grant writing skills would include :

• S tudy ing and understand ing the history, structure, objectives , programs , and financial needs of LAB,

• Research ing grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies,

• Composing the i nitial implementation and d raft ing grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of LAB,

• Submit ting proposals to grant coordinators for approval,

• Respond ing to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals,

• Maintain ing positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders, and

• Maintain ing records and submit ting reports related to grant opportunities.

BOD Requirements would include :

• Commit ting to serve as a BOD member for at least two years,

• Attend ing 80% of meetings via Zoom (approximately 6 meetings a year) ,

• Stay ing informed about what is going on in the organization, ask ing questions, and request ing information. Also, p articipat ing in and tak ing responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other board matters,

• Work ing in good faith with staff and other board members as partners toward the achievement of our goals, and

• Review the financial position of LAB in an ongoing basis and participate in the annual budget.