Volunteer Grant Writer Job at Bright Path Center in Los Angeles

Volunteer with Bright Path Center as a grant writer to donate time, resources, and talent to support their important mission.

Why : This volunteer role will impact the organization in several ways, including; increasing the financial resources to the organization, help clarify goals, identify key needs, and articulate a clear vision for the future. Also, having a dedicated volunteer grant writer allows the rest of the organization's staff to focus on their core competencies and service delivery.

Who : Bright Path Center aims to direct at risk individuals on a successful path and inspires them to make a meaningful difference in the world through a variety of wellness and enhancement programs.

What to Expect :

Develop and write letters of inquiry and proposals in response to solicitations for federal agencies as well as private foundations.

Assist with the grants processes including identification / qualification of opportunities, development of responses and financial reports

Take an active role in the identification of private funders and in the research and development of grant proposals to foundations and corporations that have potential to support new and ongoing program initiatives

Prepare customized proposals according to each foundation's guidelines, including : program budgets, timelines, goals, objectives, outcomes, and evaluation criteria for grants with the Executive director

Assist with researching foundations

Work with the Executive Director and program staff to produce funder reports in a timely and effective fashion

Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a strong and positive relationship with current and prospective grant funders through letter, email and phone correspondence

Work with staff to gain insight into local foundations and to gather local data / information about individual communities

What's Required :

Grant writing experience preferred but not required

Knowledge of non-profit funding sources preferred but not required

Excellent written / verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to plan / manage work flow on multiple projects simultaneously, and work with limited supervision

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Proofreading skills essential

Strong attention to detail

Flexible and strong work ethic

Desire to make a difference and be part of a unique not-profit organization

In Summary : Bright Path Center needs a volunteer grant writer to help clarify goals, identify key needs, and articulate a clear vision for the future . Having a volunteer writer allows the rest of the organization's staff to focus on their core competencies and service delivery . The volunteer role will impact the organization in several ways, including increasing the financial resources .

En Español : Este papel voluntario afectará a la organización de varias maneras, incluyendo; aumentar los recursos financieros para la organización, ayudar a aclarar objetivos, identificar necesidades clave y articular una visión clara para el futuro. Asistir con los procesos de subvenciones que incluyen la identificación / calificación de oportunidades, el desarrollo de respuestas e informes financieros Tomar un papel activo en la determinación de patrocinadores privados y en la investigación y desarrollo de propuestas de becas a fundaciones y corporaciones que tengan potencial para apoyar nuevas y actuales iniciativas del programa Prepare propuestas personalizadas según las pautas de cada fundación, incluyendo : presupuestos del programa, cronogramas, objetivos, metas, resultados y criterios de evaluación de las becas Con el director ejecutivo Ayudar con la investigación de fundaciones Trabajar con el Director Ejecutivo y el personal del programa para producir reportes de fondos en tiempo oportuno y eficaz Ayuda al director ejecutor a mantener una relación sólida y positiva con los contribuyentes actuales y futuros mediante cartas, correo electrónico y teléfono Trabaja con el personal para obtener información detallada sobre las fundaciones locales y recopilar rápidamente datos / información acerca de las comunidades individuales Lo que se requiere