Job Posting
Title: Volunteer Grant Writer/Development Associate
Area of focus: Grant Writing, Development, Non-Profit
Description:
New Horizons for Haiti is seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer/Development Associate to research and draft grant proposals.
New Horizons for Haiti is an overseas outreach program of the New Horizons Corporation. The mission of the New Horizons for Haiti project is to enhance the quality of life of disadvantaged single-parent families and orphaned children in Laferme-Leblanc, Haiti through free education.
Duties and Skills
- Assist in researching grant opportunities and drafting grant proposals.
- Determine grant application procedures and required items for submission.
- Develop and maintain calendars of grant progress, due dates, and grand reports.
- Draft grant progress and final reports.
- Assist in drafting letters of support for grant proposals and establishing contact with appropriate parties obtain such letters.
- Assist with fund development, fundraising, special events, and public relations.
Qualifications:
Candidates should possess prior experience in grant writing, ideally for non profit organizations, and prior knowledge of and/or an interest in working with non profit organizations, be detail oriented, have excellent communications skills and able to work independently.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students wishing to do pro-bono work, gain experience in the non-profit sector, or looking to expand their portfolio.
How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter detailing how your background applies to the specific internship responsibilities and your interest in working with New Horizons for Haiti, as well as examples of previous work to Carolyn Kutten at ckutten@gmail.com .
This position will be unpaid.
For more information about New Horizons for Haiti, visit our website at: http://www.newhorizonsforhaiti.org/
Deadline: September 10, 2011
