Volunteer Grant Writer

Organization Description

Hope for Cameroon is a registered apolitical non-governmental organization located in Montreal (Canada) and Douala (Cameroon) that aims to improve the livelihoods of internally displaced persons, particularly women, youth, and children, who are victims of the Anglophone crisis. 

Our recent initiatives include the Seeding Hope Entrepreneurship Project (SHEP), which aimed to economically empower women through entrepreneurship training, business mentorship programs, and small business loans. This summer 27 participants have received funding and a 100 were trained and received certificates. Upcoming is our Back to School Campaign, which will finance displaced children’s tuition and school supplies for a year. Last year, thanks to our supporters, we were able to fund the education of 100 children and had the joy of seeing them succeed with remarkable grades!

Role Description

• Research and identify potential grantors.
• Develop grant proposals and submit applications to potential grantors
• Create and implement fundraising and development plans for long-term capital campaigns for HfC projects.
• Develop strategies and write internal recommendations.
• Write reports and solicit materials for program donors.
• Produce and provide budget breakdown for grant projects.
• Set up, monitor and maintain internal grant database system.

Qualifications of Ideal candidate:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Versed with various writing styles, document composition, proofreading, and editing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Photoshop
• Adept at managing relationships with Hope for Cameroon’s external stakeholders, including convening and facilitating meetings.
• Natural problem solver and results-oriented
• Deadline-driven and organized.
• Proven success in fundraising and grant sourcing is a plus!

Hope for Cameroon is an equal opportunity recruiter. We recruit and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or age.