Description:
Are you passionate about writing and looking for an opportunity to support a local non-profit organization? Inside Health Institute is seeking motivated and articulate individuals to assist with researching prospective funders and writing grant proposals.
This is a great opportunity to expand your portfolio and assist with a great cause! Ideal candidates will be seeking a long-term volunteer role, with excellent writing, communication, and organization skills.
Responsibilities:
- Become familiar with our organization's goals and needs.
- Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations.
- Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to foundation and corporate sources.
- Coordinate and follow-up on the progress of submitted proposals including keeping careful records to track proposals.
- Write and maintain correspondence including concept notes, proposals, reports, and introductions.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge in research and grant writing; nonprofit grant writing experience preferred
- Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized
- Outstanding grammar and research skills essential
- Experience collaborating within Google Drive
- Background in English, Journalism, Communications, or Marketing preferred but not required
- Grant Writer Certification a plus
Time Commitment:
Flexible, 2-4 hours per week. Applicants who are able to schedule more hours typically gain more in-depth experience.
Although this is an unpaid volunteering opportunity that does not include benefits or an offer of employment, this opportunity allows you to:
- Hone and sharpen your writing, research, and communication skills
- Develop professional relationships
- Build your resume with unique experiences
PLUS have fun! There’s so much opportunity to grow within our team!
