Grant Writer

  • Contract

Company Description

Passion for Life, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to help students identify their passions and create a plan to turn their passions into rewarding careers. Passion for Life, Inc. was created to be a high energy and engaging process that helps students identify their passions and gain clarity on how to utilize their core strengths and talents to select a career.
 

Job Description

Passion for Life, Inc, is seeking a part-time Volunteer Grant Writer. This position is responsible for contributing to the diversity of Passion for Life Inc.'s funding through identifying opportunities, drafting, submitting and defending successful grant applications. 
The role includes increasing mission awareness of Passion for Life Inc.'s services and programs among granting entities to increase success rates in securing financial support through grants for services, programs and resources.    
 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to the following): 

  • Proactively search for government, foundation, and social enterprise related grant opportunities.
  • Identify good fit between Passion for Life Inc. program needs and the granter. 
  • Work closely with Passion for Life Inc. and Board of Directors, Marketing Committee, and Fundraising Committee in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals.
  • Manage deadlines and objectives and keeps all involved parties on schedule.
  • Assist with assembling documents as necessary (e.g., organizational grants, annual/occasional reports, progress reports for grants admin., etc.).
  • Perform technical, analytical and professional tasks in regard to collected data, incorporating them as needed into grant proposals. 
  • Assist in the determination of measurable goals, objectives, and procedures necessary to fulfill each grant expectation.
     

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

  • A minimum of 2 years proven successful experience writing grants within the government, not-for-profit, human service and/or social  enterprise. 
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Excellent grammar, spelling, writing, editing and proofreading skills. 
  • A high degree of sensitivity toward at-risk families and youth.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with department heads to achieve a common goal.
  • Must be able to pass a background check. 
     

Additional Information

Time Commitment: 10 - 20 hours a month