Bright Lights for Africa

<b>Volunteer Grant Writer</b>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Bright Lights For Africa is a Canadian registered charity and non-governmental organization, whose vision is to empower marginalized and vulnerable individuals through acts of love, compassion, and generosity, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. We serve both local and international communities and focus on tackling root causes of poverty to create sustainable and lasting change in the lives of those we serve.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">We have an exciting volunteer opportunity for a Grant Administrator! You will work remotely, about 4 to 6 hours per week and apply your skillset to support the grant/funding application process at Bright Lights for Africa.</span>

<b>Role Description:</b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Funding </span></li>
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<b>Skills Required:</b>
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<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent written communication format</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Familiarity with government and academic funding opportunities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Understanding of Canadian funding mechanisms with likely expansion to international opportunities</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">General knowledge of accounting principles and contractual agreement / administration language</span></li>
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<b>Why Volunteer with Us? </b>
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<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Great opportunity to build your skillset, strengthen your network and build your portfolio </span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Opportunity to apply your skills to work which makes a difference in the community</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">We provide excellent references and networking opportunities to our best performers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: 400">You work with an awesome team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals </span></li>
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