Grant Researcher/Writer extraordinaire

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct research on potential funding sources, such as corporate, government, family, and NFP foundation grants.

• Develop and transform ideas into grant proposals.

• Maintain funding opportunity databases.

•  Develop and write grant proposals to foundations and other grant-making organizations.

• Assemble required documentation for grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets and presentations.

• Establish and maintain relationships with grant contacts and program officers.

• Maintain a calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent writing, analytical and research skills are essential.

• Must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.

• Proven proficiency of professional writing experience.

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to work independently.

• 2-5 years of relevant grant research and writing experience.

• Estimated Volunteer Hours: 3-5 hours per week

If interested, forward you cover letter and resume to: communications@rethinksustainability.ca