Job Details

Are you passionate about making a difference and eager to gain hands-on experience in grant management? Jewish Family Services is seeking a dedicated volunteer to assist with our grant management efforts. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in grant administration while supporting a meaningful cause.

Key Learning Opportunities:

• Grants Management: Learn about the entire grants process including applications, supporting documentation, reporting requirements, and budgeting.
• Authoring Grants: Gain experience in drafting Letters of Intent (LOIs), grant applications, and reports.
• Prospecting Goals: Understand how to set and achieve goals for identifying potential funding sources.

Responsibilities:

• Ad Hoc Support: Provide research, outreach emails, phone calls, and other support tasks as needed.
• Grants Calendar: Create and maintain a comprehensive grants calendar to track LOI, application, and reporting deadlines.
• Submission Assistance: Help the Executive Director with drafting and submitting grant-related documents, including requests for data from our finance team.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets and calendars.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits:

• Gain valuable experience in grant management and nonprofit operations.
• Work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to impactful projects.
• Flexible volunteer hours to accommodate your schedule.