Organization
Save the Water™

Business Development Associate: Grants Researcher & Writer

Duration
Recruiting now
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Opportunity Details

Ongoing

Remote

Recruiting now

2321 W Marina Bay Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

About this Opportunity

  • This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity and as an Associate, you are required to contribute a minimum of 5 hours per week.
  • Associates must be willing to attend virtual meetings in EST Timezone and be responsive to emails within 48 hours.
  • STW(tm) will provide a "letter of recommendation" to volunteers, students & professionals who are able to showcase outstanding performance for school/university credit and for professional references.

SUMMARY:

Save the Water™ is seeking a Grants Researcher & Writer to assist with designing, preparing and implementing grant applications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide assistance to the project leaders and be a part of the Grants Program.
  • Design, prepare and implement grant applications. Research and compile information on grant prospects. Should have or ready to develop knowledge of fund development principles and public relations.
  • Research, identify and apply for local, state, federal and private foundation funding sources for specific projects and programs.
  • Review grant proposals and applications prepared completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
  • Manage grant applications by working with various departments in the application and monitoring process to ensure successful grant awards and grant compliance.
  • Develop a grants administration work plan which includes goals, objectives and measurable workload indicators for the grants function
  • Should be able to attend virtual team meetings as scheduled in the EST timezone.

EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent writing, editing, and presentation ability.
  • Flexible and able to respond to multiple demands.
  • Effective writing and oral communication skills and a clear, courteous and professional manner
  • Fundraising experience or education preferred.
  • Associates degree or equivalent experience (6 months to 1-year full time paid corporate/non - profit work experience

HOW TO APPLY:

If interested, please submit your resume to [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!