Opportunity Details
Board Member (Grant Writing)
Homeless Remedies is a nonprofit that aims to help homeless individuals achieve self-sufficiency and to improve the quality of life for the underserved. It is seeking a Board Member and Grant Writer to assist with its grant research and writing needs.
Experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative (persuasive) writing, or a related area
- 2+ years of professional grant writing for funding with a working knowledge of grant proposal submission and fundraising processes
- Familiarity with nonprofit organizations
Essential duties:
- Establish and sustain working relationships with Homeless Remedies Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and members of the Board of Directors.
- Research and ascertain grant opportunities
- Set quarterly and annual goals
- Draft grant proposals and prepare supporting documents
- Present grant proposals and required supporting documents to the CEO, COO, and board of directors for approval
- Submit grants in exact adherence to their respective deadlines
- Respond to queries from the board of directors and sourced external entities regarding drafted and submitted grant proposals
- Work in alliance with the Homeless Remedies Inc.'s board of directors’ Developer of Fundraising Manager
- Serve on the Homeless Remedies Inc.'s board of directors' fundraising committee to enhance efforts to maximize funding opportunities
- Maintain a tracking system for grants submitted and the funding yielded
- Prepare tracking system reports for review during the board of directors meetings.
- Prioritize communications with the board of directors regarding the grant writing process
Board responsibilities:
- Prepare for and attend a minimum of 3 board meetings annually
- Have a working knowledge of Home Remedies Inc.'s mission and policies
- Adhere to Home Remedies Inc.'s bylaws, policies, and board meeting decisions/decrees
- Serve as an advocate and ambassador for Homeless Remedies Inc.
- Participate in fundraising and resource development
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all Homeless Remedies Inc.'s internal matters
- Satisfy board members "Give and Get" initiative of $500 to Homeless Remedies Inc. in a lump sum upon acceptance of said board position, or in 3 installments within 3 months of joining the board of directors
Express interest below!
Hunger & Homelessness
Homeless, Low-Income Communities
Consulting & Professional Services,Fundraising & Campaigning,Board Service
Age Minimum (with Adult): 21+, Minimum Age:21+
Express Interest
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