Elevate Hope Foundation

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Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF) is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to provide abused and abandoned children an alternative form of therapy by promoting a healthy self awareness through music and the arts.

Our long-term goal is to build the first ever Compassion Care Center Of The Arts (The Center), that will provide access to, and the instruction of the Arts as a whole exclusively to Wards of the State.

The Center will provide effective counseling and training for these children and their caregivers, while preparing them as they face emotional and societal challenges in their day-to-day lives.

Elevate Hope Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.

The following is a listing of our current job openings.

To apply, please resume with references (minimum of three), and cover letter or fax to (818) 780-9911. No phone inquiries please.

GRANT WRITER

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

Manage grant writing, research and reporting of non-governmental institutional funders.
Research and secure potential foundation and corporation support for Elevate Hope Foundation.
Write foundation and corporation grant requests and report and compile all materials relevant to grant proposals and requests.
Work with Elevate Hope Foundation staff to identify the organization's foundation and corporation funding needs.
Maintain an annual grants calendar, including proposal due date, report to date, etc.
Maintain the organization's foundation and corporation donor and prospect files.
Assist the organization with writing and proofreading assignments, special events, mailings, and other department activities related to fundraising.

Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of professional experience in grant writing, and applicable reward documentation.
Excellent communication skills, including writing and proofreading.
High level of computer literacy, including MS Office.
Ability to produce high quality work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects, adjust quickly to shifting priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work independently, and as a member of a team.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends (for special fundraising events).
Appreciation of, and commitment to the work of Elevate Hope Foundation.

Equipment Used

Personal & Office Computer, Land and Mobile Phone, Fax, Copier

Working Conditions

Must be able to be stationary for prolonged periods, and to perform all functions of this position within what would be deemed to be reasonable accommodations. Ability to work from alternative base as needed.

Compensation

Temporary commission/percentage based salary. Please note, as a result of the limited administration funds available, we are requesting the grant writer to apply for grants with the first two secured grants to be paid on a commission basis. Once funding is secure, a full time salaried position will be available to you.

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