Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Young CEO Launchpad is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering emerging entrepreneurs and young leaders. The Volunteer Grant Writer & Fundraising Strategist will support the organization by identifying funding opportunities and crafting grant proposals to advance youth entrepreneurship programs.
Responsibilities
- Identifying funding opportunities
- Crafting compelling grant proposals
- Developing fundraising strategies that advance our youth entrepreneurship programs
- Conducting prospect research on foundations, corporations, and individual donors
- Organizing grant calendars and submission timelines
- Drafting, editing, and tailoring grant applications
- Tracking grant outcomes and reporting requirements
- Assisting with fundraising campaigns
- Donor communications
- Basic development planning in coordination with leadership
Skills
- Demonstrated skills or strong interest in Grant Writing and Proposal Writing for nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience or willingness to learn Grant Administration, including managing deadlines, documentation, and reporting
- Ability to perform Prospect Research to identify and assess potential funders and partners
- Background or interest in Fundraising, donor relations, and campaign strategy
- Strong written communication, editing, and storytelling abilities tailored to diverse audiences
- Organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfort working in a collaborative, remote environment and engaging directly with leadership
- Commitment to the mission of supporting young entrepreneurs and a willingness to learn and grow in the role
- Understanding of nonprofit operations or youth/entrepreneurship programs is beneficial
Benefits
- Academic Credit: We gladly collaborate with universities to sign off on internship hours, capstone requirements, or independent study credits.
- Portfolio Building: Gain concrete, hands-on experience in grant writing and development with real-world outcomes to add to your resume.
- Professional Growth: Receive direct mentorship from our leadership team and a glowing letter of recommendation upon successful completion of projects.
- Flexibility: 100% remote-friendly environment with highly flexible hours (approx. 35 hours per week) that completely adapt to your school or work schedule.
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