Grant Writer

SUMMARY:
Bright Lights for Africa Foundation (BLFA) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to empowering marginalized communities, particularly immigrants, low-income families, and francophones of African descent  in Calgary and surrounding area. 

Are you a creative and innovative thinker with customer and analytical  service skills? If yes, come volunteer with us!

VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION:
As a  Grant writer, you  will be responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to grant-making organizations and will persuasively communicate BLFA’s  mission and programs to potential funders. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop/write grant proposals to foundations and grant-making organizations, 
  persuasively communicating organization’s mission and programs to potential funders. 
- Assemble/submit grant requests, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations. 
- Conduct prospect research, collecting data and writing for each grant. 
- Report progress in grant research, grant submission and outcome to the Program 
  Director.
- Manage the proposal submission process to ensure timely submission of all required 
  materials. 
- Develops and maintains a proposal calendar. 
- Coordinate and follow up on the progress of submitted proposals. 

SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 years experience doing grant related work and applications to seek funding for non- 
  profit projects
- Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
- Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent 
  written communication format
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written


For more information about BLFA,  visit https://brightlightsforafrica.ca

All applicants must be RESIDING IN CANADA. We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.