Volunteer: Grant Prospect Research and Proposal Development

Responsibilities

1. Conduct research to identify 10-15 grant and sponsorship prospects aligned with our mission, providing a calendar of deadlines and eligibility requirements.
2. Develop a 'Grant Toolkit' or boilerplate language (Mission, Program Descriptions, Impact Statements) that can be reused for future applications.
3. Draft one full grant proposal or a comprehensive Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for a priority prospect.
4. Advise on a timeline for submission over the next 6-12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Understanding of nonprofit funding mechanisms and grant writing best practices.
• Experience in grant proposal development or similar professional experience.
• Knowledge of underrepresented college students and their needs.

Benefits

Volunteers will help create lasting impact and new opportunities for students. Staff and board will be available for interviews, will review drafts promptly, and will implement recommended materials.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• Research and writing skills.
• Understanding of nonprofit funding mechanisms and grant writing best practices.
• Experience in grant proposal development or similar professional experience.
• Knowledge of underrepresented college students and their needs.

Benefits

Volunteers will help create lasting impact and new opportunities for students. Staff and board will be available for interviews, will review drafts promptly, and will implement recommended materials.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A