RISING NOW INC
Cause Area
Location
301 S McDowell St Suite 125-1026 CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
United States
Active Opportunities (3)
Flexible Schedule
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Charlotte, NC 28213
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Grant Writer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in securing funding for our organization through grant proposals. This position involves research, writing, and collaboration with various departments to develop proposals that align with our mission and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities: Grant Research: Identify potential grant opportunities that match the organization's objectives. Stay informed about grant application deadlines and requirements. Proposal Development: Write compelling grant proposals, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to grant guidelines and specifications. Budget Development: Collaborate with the finance department to create accurate and detailed budgets for grant applications. Proposal Submission: Submit grant applications by the specified deadlines through the appropriate channels. Grant Management: Manage and monitor the progress of awarded grants, ensuring compliance with grant terms, reporting requirements, and deadlines. Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, including program managers, finance, and research, to gather information and data needed for grant applications. Grant Reporting: Prepare and submit timely grant reports and updates to funding organizations. Grant Tracking: Maintain a comprehensive record of grant applications, awards, and rejections. Relationship Building: Develop and maintain positive relationships with grant providers, donors, and funders. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field (Master's degree preferred). Will accept proven experience as well. Proven experience in grant writing and successful grant application submissions. Strong research skills and the ability to identify funding opportunities. Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Proficiency in budget development and financial reporting. Strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of nonprofit operations and fundraising strategies. Familiarity with grant databases and online research tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and accuracy.
Date Posted: 2024-08-19
Flexible Schedule
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Charlotte, NC 28204
RISING NOW workshop presenters share their knowledge with the youth in the local community by leading educational workshops. As a workshop presenter, you’ll: Create and deliver presentations in your community Facilitate roundtable discussions Lead educational workshops, meetups and other networking events Track the statistics on your workshop program If you have a few hours to give per month, our RISING NOW youth will benefit from your expertise.
Date Posted: 2024-08-19
Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Our Social Media Specialist will be responsible for planning, implementing , and monitoring creating and publishing content on platforms such as Instagram, etc. in order to grow our audience and continue building our brand. They will report directly to the executive director. Responsibilities Produce and publish impactful social media content that is on-brand, timely and relevant, and maintains a positive, uniform, style and voice. Develop innovative social media strategies for our organization that will focus on increasing engagement of external and internal clients including current and prospective students, donors, parents, guardians. Manage content calendars and coordinate schedule content with executive director and or board. Provide regular reports on overall activity and success of social media communications and campaigns. Identify trends and insights and recommend strategies for continuous improvement. Assist with special projects, events or other marketing and communications activities and perform other duties as assigned. Provide guidance to our youth interns in regards to their content creation, publishing and answer any questions they may have. Minimum Qualification: Associate degree Experience with social media platforms Strong organizational and management skills with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively. Ability to use Canva and or Adobe suite If this sounds like an opportunity that you are interested in making an impact in our organization as well as your career, reach out to us. This is a virtual environment using specific networking and communication tools.
Date Posted: 2024-08-19
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Rising Now's mission is to provide opportunities for students who have a desire to improve academically and professionally, to feel connected to their communities and schools, and who want to build their self-esteem and increase healthy decision-making and behaviors.
Description
Rising Now, Inc. is committed to supporting our youth and young adults by providing endless opportunities for the skill development that is necessary for success in life and in the workforce. We have provided mentoring and internships to over 100 students.
As a new organization in the Charlotte area, our plans for the coming year are focused on the foundational development of the support we offer our participants to better prepare them for success in life and in the workforce. These goals include designing and delivering relevant workshops in the areas of college preparation, financial literacy, interview preparation, resume writing, and more; developing and launching our mentorship program with community members to guide our youth in decision making and building positive self-esteem; building an internship program with a variety of businesses and organizations to provide work experience and connect students with career opportunities; and creating partnerships with schools and other agencies in the community to ensure our offerings are accessible to youth from all backgrounds.
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