Grant Writer – Volunteer Position About the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society…. The Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society is a not-for-profit society, established in 1989. Our members believe. that individuals with Down syndrome are capable of full participation in society and should be given the opportunity. to develop their potential. To make this mission come to life, the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society aims to: Provide information, support, and resources to individuals with Down Syndrome in BC and their families. Supply information about Down Syndrome and resources to people and organizations who support. individuals with Down Syndrome and their families Advocate those governments and proper agency provide the special resources often needed by individuals with Down Syndrome and their families. Lobby for proper educational, vocational, and social opportunities Support families and increase public awareness. Network with other organizations and individuals PURPOSE OF ROLE This role is responsible for managing the writing and submission of grant applications and reports for the society. To seek out and gather grants and fulfill the necessary requirements of various funding bodies to formally seek funding on behalf of the Society. Grant Writer to have the skills, experience and expertise needed to prepare high quality letters of intent and grant applications. ACCOUNTABILITIES Must gain a complete understanding of the program for which he/she is requesting funding for. Will be interviewing key people within the society and perform comprehensive research into the project. Perform in-depth research into grant-making organizations. Write grant applications that display meticulous grammar and spelling. Analyze the feasibility of the project’s budget. Research each grant-making association’s guidelines. Strictly adhere to these guidelines. Prepare proposals by determining concept, gathering, and formatting information, writing drafts, and obtaining approvals. Must meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering writing, review, approval, and transmittal. Enters and monitors tracking data. After sending a grant proposal, stay connected with each grant-making organization to check on the progress. If asked, send progress reports to any grant-making organization that has funded a program Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks. Building and organizing our donor database. Building relationships with new and existing donors. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS 2 years' experience in this field. Must be able to make proposals sound so attractive that the grant-making company will be happy to fulfill your request. Need to use both analytical and creative skills. Must be able to choose the most creative solution for presenting the grant proposal. Creative problem-solving talents. Must have excellent face to face, and telephone conversational skills. Must be prudent and can work within the proposed budget. Highly attentive to detail. Organized, self-directed, and able to work independently, or with a team. Deadline oriented. Marketing Experience. Graphic Design skills. OTHER INFORMATION This volunteer position will be 5 to 10 hours per month depending on the activities of the society. Documentation Required: Criminal Record Check ___ Confidentially Agreement___ Consent for Photographs ___ Privacy Policy ___ Other ___