Grant Researcher + Writer (VOLUNTEER)

Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria; Victoria; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria is seeking an entry-level Grant Researcher and Writer to enhance their fundraising efforts. This role involves researching funding opportunities and writing grant applications while working closely with the finance and executive teams. Flexible remote work is offered, along with required documentation of motivations and qualifications through a personal narrative.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with previous grant-writing experience preferred.
• Collaborative work with finance and fundraising teams.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Research and write grant applications.
• Work with finance and executive teams to present information.
• Maintain records of past and current grant applications.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Organizational skills

Passion for mental health

Job description

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The Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria is seeking a grant researcher and writer! (1-2 positions available).

As an organization, our mission is to improve mental health in Victoria by contributing to relevant education and improving access to local support services. We are a volunteer organization that adapts to our volunteers' availability. Most tasks are performed remotely on a flexible schedule. However, we host one mandatory meeting per week for our media team and one additional meeting every 3 months for all our volunteers. Currently, these meetings take place over Google Meet. On top of meetings, volunteers are expected to work remotely to complete their assigned tasks by the given deadline.

In this role, you will work with our finance, fundraising and executive teams to research + write grant applications and generally contribute towards our fundraising efforts. In order to complete these applications, you will have to work collaboratively with the rest of the team to accurately present information about our organization’s structure, goals, strategy, and initiatives.

Required skills and experience:

- Excellent writing skills

- Previous grant-writing experience

- Excellent organizational skills

- Passionate about mental health

Bonus skills and experience:

- Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation

- Working knowledge of strategic planning

- Previous experience in planning and implementing fundraising initiatives

- Research and identify potential funding opportunities in Greater Victoria

- Maintain and organize records of past and current grant applications

- Communicate with other teams at the MHS to ensure understanding of upcoming projects and financial need

- Document outcomes from past initiatives and events to use on future grant applications

- Assist with planning fundraising events and initiatives

Required Documents:

- Resume

- Written paragraph(s) about why you are a good fit (Hint: we are not looking for a template cover letter, but we would love to get a feel for who you are and what you’re passionate about!)

To apply, please email the application documents to [e-mail]. Please note that applications missing a written portion will not be considered. The most eligible applicants will be contacted to schedule an online video interview. We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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