Grant Writer / Grant writing -Virtual Volunteer Position

Grant Writer Virtual Volunteer Position - Job Description - Haiti Now

Ayiti Now Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida and created for empowering marginalized Haiti children of poverty (known as "Restavek" in Haitian Creole, the local language) through our educational and support programs.

Role brief: The Grant Writer is a virtual non-paid volunteer position that works directly with the Fundraising Project Manager. The Grant Writer will be responsible for researching, writing and coordinating the grant application process; management of proposals to foundations and corporate sources in pursuit of fundraising goals.

When onboarding your first assignment will be to start a fundraising campaign. Haiti Now will provide further guidance for you to have a quick and successful fundraiser.

Responsibilities:
Write high-quality grant proposal narratives, applications, and supporting documents
Responsible for researching, collecting data, and writing of each grant
Coordinates with the Fundraising PM to gather financial information necessary to report to grant-giving organizations.
Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials
Maintain current records in online tools to track and report grants
Coordinate and follow-ups on the progress of submitted proposals
Inform the Fundraising PM of grant status and needs for developing a successful grant request
Perform prospect research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for corporate and foundation grants

Qualifications/Requirements:
Please Send us your updated resume and  LinkedIn profile link to 
hr@haiti-now.org  
Bachelor’s required, Marketing background preferred
2 years experience in grants research and grant writing with non-profits preferred
Demonstrated ability to write successful grant proposals (Samples needed)
Minimum volunteer hours expected: 7-10 hrs.' per week
Reliable internet connection a must
Proficiency with Google Suite Apps such as Drive, Sheets, etc.
Familiarity with or quick adoption of Trello and Slack tools is critical.

Company Description:

Ayiti Now Corp is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Miami, Florida and created for empowering marginalized Haiti children of poverty (known as "Restavek" in Haitian Creole, the local language) through our educational and support programs.
Our Vision

To see girls in domestic servitude overcome extreme poverty, heal emotional trauma, and live rewarding lives.

Our Mission

Haiti-Now is dedicated to empowering Haitian girls living in domestic servitude to overcome poverty and exploitation to achieve economic security.