The Grant Researcher will identify grant opportunities, maintain communication with teams, and assist in the application process for funding to support The Lucky Foundation’s initiatives.
Background on The Lucky Foundation
The Lucky Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation who was founded to honor the fallen, empower communities, and preserve the legacy of service, is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic Advisory Board Committee.
Honoring our fallen heroes, both those who have served and those who protect our local communities, is a vital act of remembrance and gratitude. It is our duty to recognize their sacrifices, not only at a national level but also within our local communities and at a personal level.
Community involvement has a crucial role in honoring our heroes. It allows us to collectively express our appreciation and uphold the values our heroes embodied. Moreover, it enables families to pass down the legacy of their loved ones, instilling in younger generations the importance of patriotism, integrity, and selflessness.
Numerous ways exist to honor our heroes, their families, and their sacrifices. Through volunteering, donating, or simply expressing our gratitude, we can individually contribute to preserving their memory and upholding the ideals they fought for. These acts of remembrance serve as a reminder of the unwavering commitment and bravery of those who have given so much to safeguard our freedoms and protect our communities. Unite with us in honoring our fallen heroes.
The Lucky Foundation is seeking a grant funding expert to join our Advisory Board Committee as a Grant Researcher. The Grant Researcher will be part of the Committee of the Advisory Board, a position which comes with more responsibilities than joining as a member. The Grant Researcher position will be responsible for providing direction, guidance, and leadership.
Job Summary
As The Lucky Foundation is a non-profit public benefit corporation and is operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes, our organization will require external sources of funding to support operating costs. This is where the grant research team will play an integral role in helping their community attain much-needed services and financial aid. The grant research team will look for grants – as well as other sources of funding – that The Lucky Foundation is eligible for. The grant researcher will be expected to track these grants in terms of their value, the application deadline, the prerequisites necessary for applications, and other grant-related details that will be covered in the responsibilities section.
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Responsibilities
The grant researcher’s duties include, but are not limited to:
- Creating an organized matrix of grant information including, but not limited to:
- Deadlines
- Grant requirements
- Amount of funding offered
- Contact information (if provided)
- Maintaining timely communications with the grant team and executive team
- Contacting grant providers for additional information
- Contacting non-profits that may provide grants, such as United Way, but do not advertise it
- Prepare grant templates
- Complete grant applications with the help of Directors, if required
- All other duties and responsibilities as needed
Required Skills/Abilities
- Adept at conducting an online search for grant information
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience in grant writing and/or research an asset
- Articulate and capable of explaining The Lucky Foundation’s mission to prospective funding partners while building trust
- Knowledge of fundraising information sources
- Previous experience in non-profit fundraising an asset
Thank you for your interest!
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