Grant Writer

**Job Description: VOLUNTEER - GRANT WRITER**

**SUMMARY**:
Bright Lights For Africa is a Canadian registered charity and non-governmental organization, whose vision is to empower marginalized and vulnerable individuals through acts of love, compassion, and generosity, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. We serve both local and international communities and focus on tackling root causes of poverty to create sustainable and lasting change in the lives of those we serve.

Are you a creative and innovative thinker with customer and analytical service skills? If yes, come volunteer with us

**VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION**:
As a Grant writer, you will be responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate Bright Lights For Africa Foundation’s mission and programs to potential funders.

**ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develop/write grant proposals to foundations and grant-making organizations, persuasively communicating organization’s mission and programs to potential funders.
- Assemble/submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
- Conduct prospect research, collecting data and writing for each grant.
- Report progress in grant research, grant submission and outcome to the Grant Coordinator.
- Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required materials.
- Develops and maintains a proposal calendar.
- Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals.


**SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
- Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent written communication format
- Familiarity with government and academic funding opportunities
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written
- Understanding of Canadian funding mechanisms with likely expansion to international opportunities

**WHY VOLUNTEER WITH US?**
- Opportunity to change lives and be the change
- Great opportunity to build your skillset, strengthen your network and build your portfolio.
- We provide excellent references and networking opportunities to our best performers

**Job Type**: Casual

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: Remote