Grant Writer
Role Description
The Grant Writer gathers data and documentation against grant guidelines and writes organized and compelling proposals to fulfill necessary requirements of financial grants from government departments, companies, foundations, and trusts.
Responsibilities
- Identifies grant funding opportunities by applying knowledge of research and fundraising methods and plans to reach RI's income and development goals.
- Determines proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs and studying requests for
- Gathers necessary documentation for funding agencies and meeting set deadlines.
- Writes, submits and manages grant proposals.
- Maintains records of grant proposals and current status and follows up as necessary.
- Committed to the mission of Rukundo International.
- Collaborative spirit.
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week
Role Commitment: 1 year
This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails. As a point of escalation, the Grant Writer Director should be able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues, barring times of leave when a delegate should be identified.
Qualifications
- Excellent written communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to understand the needs of Rukundo International and the organization(s) funding the grant(s)
- Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of fundraising information sources
- Proficient in MS Word and Excel
- Prior experience with grant writing encouraged
- Degree in English, Journalism, Media, Communications or Marketing preferred
