Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We are looking for volunteer grant writers for a growing non-profit organization devoted to helping victims of natural disasters in the United States by offering solutions to unmet needs. Listed below are the major responsibilities of the position and not a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent in the job. All grant writers will be part of a Grant Writing Committee.

The Grant Writer will, through interviews and other means, gather information about the program and acquire a sound understanding of the organization; prepare grant applications/packages; research prospects and analyze them to identify likely funding sources; compile, write and edit persuasive proposals and follow grant-making guidelines; review the budget of a project/program for which funding is sought and make recommendations to present it to grant-making organizations; keep in contact with grant-making organizations and track foundation/corporate grants to supply additional supportive material as needed; prepare an annual grant application schedule and prepare and submit progress reports.

Qualifications: The preferred candidate must possess excellent writing/grammar skills. Must possess effective and persuasive communication skills to be successful in this position and be able to create effective partnerships in both the profit and non-profit sectors. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Technical Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management or related field and a minimum of 1 year proven proposal writing is preferred, however, relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

To apply: Please go to: http://www.katrinasangels.org/Volunteers.asp scroll down to "Are you interested in a volunteer position and want to register?" Click and fill out the form, then click submit. Let us know a good time to reach you. Upload your text resume in the notes section. Then please send your resume and two references to: FinancialDirector@katrinasangels.org. Someone will contact you asap.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Katrina's Angels, Inc.

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Older Adults (55+) This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekends Weekdays We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Grant Development Writing / Editing

Contact Person: Gigi Grizanti, HR Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

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