Grant Writer

Team:

Fundraising

Role level:

Individual contributor

Employment type:

Volunteer

Location:

Remote

Time commitment:

Part-time

The Grant Writer for our nonprofit organization will play a vital role in securing funding to support our mission and programs. As an experienced and detail-oriented professional, you’ll be responsible for developing compelling grant proposals and managing the grant application process. Your exceptional writing abilities, strategic thinking and strong communication skills will be instrumental in articulating our organization's goals, impact, and financial needs to potential funders. By effectively conveying our mission and aligning it with the priorities of grant-making organizations, you will contribute directly to our sustainability and ability to make a positive impact in our community.

What you'll do:

Develop compelling and persuasive grant proposals, ensuring they meet the requirements and guidelines of funding organizations
Manage the entire grant application process, including writing, editing, and submitting proposals within specified deadlines
Work closely with our Grant Researcher to ensure you’re aligned on which grants we want to apply for, who the funding organizations are, their priorities and their evaluation criteria to tailor proposals accordingly
Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to gather information, data, and insights necessary for grant applications
Maintain an organized system to track grant opportunities, submissions, and outcomes
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with funding organizations, including follow-up communications and reports on funded projects
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and new funding opportunities to optimize grant-seeking strategies
Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies to diversify funding sources
Collaborate with program managers and finance personnel to ensure accurate budgeting and financial reporting in grant applications

Minimum requirements:

Proven experience in grant writing
Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals
Knowledge of fundraising principles, grant application processes and grant management best practices
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail to manage multiple grant applications and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to align organizational needs with funder priorities
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a dynamic nonprofit environment
Tech savvy, self-motivated and impact driven
Passionate about animal welfare and the mission of Caim

Preferred requirements:

Experience in the nonprofit sector
Familiarity with budgeting and financial reporting as they pertain to grant applications
Proficiency in using technology tools and software relevant to grant writing and management

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About Caim

Caim is a 501(c)(3) charity that uses technology to help animal rescues save more lives. Our mission is to help the US become a no-kill nation. We do this by helping the 14,000+ shelters and rescues that exist across the US to find new fosters and operate more efficiently. Our platform is free to use and allows people to easily browse animals who need a foster home across different rescues. Once they find an animal they want to foster, we connect them with rescues in their area and provide resources to help them feel more supported on their fostering journey.

We’re a small, volunteer run organization with BIG goals. We’re looking for experienced and committed people to join our team. All of our positions are volunteer (unpaid) and can be done from anywhere. Nearly all internal communication is via Slack and most volunteers work independently when their schedule allows. We aren’t a call heavy organization, but most roles require a weekly or fortnightly one-to-one call with their manager, which is scheduled during PST working hours.

Grant Writer

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About Caim

Caim is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit.