Grant Researcher & Writer

Are you tired of watching a few elites shape society to fit their own vision, ignoring your wants and needs?

Are you irritated by the influence of money in politics, swaying decisions against the interests of the people?

Are you fed up with seeing profits soar in the wake of increasing prices and cuts to essential services your loved ones need?

Well….Are you ready to change that and have a direct say in the policies and ways that govern your life?

Then Join Us!

At The Necessary Society, we believe in the power of direct democracy. We are dedicated to empowering every citizen to have a direct role in shaping the policies that affect their lives. We envision a future where governance is fully responsive to the will of the people, free from the disproportionate influence of special interests. We seek a society where you can shape, create, and design society with the power of your voice.

General Overview and Objective of the Project: The Necessary Society is seeking a skilled volunteer to conduct grant research and write compelling grant proposals. This role involves identifying potential grant opportunities, understanding their requirements, and crafting proposals that effectively communicate our mission and needs. The objective is to secure funding to support our initiatives and operations.

Areas of Expertise, Requirements, and Availability:

• Expertise: Grant research, proposal writing, nonprofit funding.
• Requirements: Experience in grant writing and research, strong writing and communication skills, ability to understand and meet grant application requirements, familiarity with nonprofit funding is a plus.
• Availability: Flexible, with a commitment of 4-8 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Understand grant application requirements and deadlines.
• Draft compelling grant proposals tailored to each foundation’s criteria.
• Collaborate with our team to gather necessary information and data.
• Submit proposals and follow up as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in grant writing and research.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and meet grant application requirements.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with nonprofit funding (preferred).

Impact to the Community: By securing funding through grants, you will help The Necessary Society support and expand our initiatives, increase our impact, and ensure the sustainability of our programs. Your work will directly contribute to expanding direct democracy and empowering citizens.

What You Will Gain:

• Experience in researching and writing grant proposals.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on a meaningful cause.
• Skill development in nonprofit funding and proposal writing.
• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely.

Support Given:

• Regular check-ins with the project manager.
• Access to necessary resources and documentation.
• A collaborative work environment with feedback and assistance from our team.