Volunteer Grant Writer and Lead Fundraiser to Expand Innovative Food Security System in Haiti with RADIKAL

About the Affiliated Organization

RADIKAL is an impact-oriented social franchisor focused on solving food security in Haiti through micro-enterprise. The organization pioneers an ecosystem linking smallholder farmers and production cooperatives to street food vendors, leveraging technology and emphasizing environmental impact. As a social franchise, RADIKAL invests in structured micro-franchises for women in the informal sector, aiming to foster community wealth, develop environmentally-conscious products, and innovate socioeconomic sustainability. For more information, visit radikal.co.

About the Role

This project supports RADIKAL’s Southern Expansion, transitioning from a localized pilot to a $10M regional infrastructure network across the Southern Peninsula of Haiti. The goal is to secure a "Blended Finance" stack—comprising grants, slow debt, and impact equity—to build the Camp Perrin Master Hub and launch the first 2,000 micro-franchisees.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify philanthropy, institutional donors (e.g., IDB Lab), and private impact funds.
• Draft high-stakes grant proposals, "Regional Fortress" investment teasers, and budget justifications.
• Coordinate with the executive team to refine the "Stability-as-a-Service" pitch.
• Provide "first loss" capital through grant funding to de-risk the $10M ecosystem for follow-on investors.

Schedule

Estimated hours: 5–10 hours per week. Duration: 6–12 months. This is a virtual (remote) position.

Requirements

• Fundraising strategy: Experience with blended finance or "multi-layer" capital stacks (grants + debt + equity).
• Technical writing: Ability to translate complex industrial operations and fintech metrics into compelling donor narratives.
• Relationship management: Proven ability to navigate the bureaucracy of large institutions (e.g., IDB).
• Analytical skills: Proficiency in interpreting financial models and social impact data to justify funding requests.
• 5+ years of experience in international development or a social enterprise environment.

Language Requirements

English; French.

This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity.