Estimated Hours/Week: 10+ hours/week
Expected Commitment: 3+ months
Reports: Director of Development and Partnerships
AfriThrive is seeking a motivated grant writer to identify grant opportunities and develop proposals that will persuasively communicate our mission and programs to potential funders.
Founded in 2019, AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through increased access to culturally appropriate healthy foods, youth skills development and economic opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Conduct prospect research and identify grant opportunities relevant to AfriThrive’s mission and vision
- Prioritize grants to apply for (based on grant size and due date) in collaboration with the AfriThrive development team
- Prepare grant proposals responding to funding guidelines, demonstrate strong program design, and present a compelling need for funding
- Create and manage a calendar of grant opportunities – including deadline dates and a checklist of required documents
- Maintain Gantt chart of grant applications including donors, status of application, project, grant deadline etc.
- Support timely preparation and completion of all communications and reports related to the grant process, including letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities
- Successfully understand and communicate mission and vision of company applying for the grant
- Maintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff, and other volunteers
- Other special projects as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Experience as a grant writer with ability to secure foundation, corporate, and private donor grants
- Ability to conduct prospect research to identify and match funding resources that meet AfriThrive’s funding needs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills that are effective with a diverse range of audiences including board members, internal staff, volunteers, donors, executives, and funding partners
- Proficient computer skills, especially in Excel and Word; familiarity with donor database management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and work collaboratively and cooperatively with the team.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@afrithrive.org.
