The CPA Operations Leadership Team is looking for a volunteer to be our lead grant writer, a position we need to fill to make our future financial support sustainable. A summary of the position is as follows:
- Research online databases to develop a target list of 10-12 North Texas-focused foundations most likely to fund a non-profit like ours with material grants of $10k or more per year.
- Develop a schedule of grant application deadlines spaced out to create a reasonable work load for a lead writer and board reviews.
- Be the lead writer on any grant applications green-lighted by the board.
- Make the phone calls to the target foundations to create an improved understanding of the selection criteria and to establish rapport with the donor organization.
- Process comments and input from the board and make the official submittals in accordance with any and all application deadlines.
- Prepare a 3-6 bullet monthly summary of grant pursuits for the board that depict deadlines, decisions, and upcoming pursuits.
Total time commitment for this volunteer positions is expected to be 4-8 hours per month. This position will report to Board Chair Shawn Doherty.