Nehrling Gardens (a project of The Henry Nehrling Society) is seeking multiple part-time volunteers who can help us research and maintain a database of foundations and corporations, and identify new donors for funding of different phases of our project. Grant writers will have the responsibility of persuading potential funding organizations that our project is a worthy cause in which to invest.

Positions are 5-10 hours per week (hours are flexible).

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Must develop a good understanding of the history and goals of the organization.
• Collaborate with Committee Chairpersons and the Board of Directors to identify funding needs.
• Research and identify potential funding sources.
• Write press releases and articles to be used in media communications (including the Society's newsletter) as well as Society archives.
• Update contact database of granting entities as appropriate.
• Research specific donor information as appropriate.
• Write letters of inquiry and grant applications according to Society's guidelines.
• Maintain contact with potential and previous donors.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills, and an outgoing personality.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with fundraising and proposal writing preferred.

To apply for this position, please send an email to Volunteers@NehrlingGardens.org with "Grant Writer" in the subject line. Please paste or attach your resume/CV and cover letter. We can accept DOC and PDF files.

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