Business Development Associate: Grants Researcher & Writer

• 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. We would love to hear from you!