Organization
M4A Foundation - CrowdDoing

Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention/Risk Reduction Initiatives grant writing

Duration
Recruiting through Oct 30th
Location
El Dorado Hills, CA

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting through Oct 30th

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

About this Opportunity

Prevention derivatives are a framework to address what would otherwise become Tragedies of the Commons.***. Risks of calamity are spread across many stakeholders, from companies to insurers to governments and individuals. Prevention Derivatives are a strategy for each stakeholder to take their fair share of responsibility for the prevention of these risks. Risks are preventable through combinations of social innovations that range from new to long-standing, proven approaches. Prevention Derivatives are designed for each stakeholder [contingent payers] to pay, if they so choose, only for the risk prevention savings that materialize for them.

For example, If stakeholders who face forest fire risks can collaborate to finance the prevention of these risks through social innovation, all stakeholders can be better protected.

We are looking for contributors to write grant proposals for our organization. The Grant Writer will write coherent, organized, and compelling proposals. S/he will collaborate with team members and assist others to write and submit winning grant proposals and develop relationships with key stakeholders.

Minimum requirements

o Must be at least 18

o Minimum 5 Hours a week

o Minimum 6 months commitment

o Comfortable working remotely and independently

o Self-learner; willing to dive deep to understand the impact of catastrophic wildfire situations and proactive steps for wildfire risk reductions

o Ability to meet deadlines.

Grant Writer Responsibilities:

o Identifying grant funding opportunities.

o Writing, submitting, and managing grant proposals.

o Furnishing prospective funders with supporting documents.

o Developing relationships and collaborating with key stakeholders.

o Displaying adherence to the organization’s mission.

o Maintaining proficient knowledge of the organization’s history and programs.

Grant Writer Requirements:

o Proficient with google collaboration tools.

o Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

o Strong people skills.

o Excellent organizational skills.

o Search for potential grants, understand requirements, and put together proposals.

o Lead team to winning grant proposals.

o Prepare presentations

o Proficient with MS-Office tools (word, PowerPoint, Excel) (preferred)

o 2+ years of grant writing experience (preferred)

  • Bachelor's degree in creative writing or related field (preferred)

The key skills of a Grant Writer are:

  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Top-shelf research skills
  • Ability to understand the needs of both the agency in need of funding and the organization that is offering the grant money
  • Great organizational skills
  • Being able to understand and execute complex instructions
  • Outstanding computer skills

Interested volunteers can express their interest and their profile on:

[email protected]

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Skills/Interests

  • Administrative
  • Research