Donor Research, Partner Outreach, and Grant Proposal Writing

Organizational Context

Action Lab for Development, established in Alberta, Canada in 2024, is dedicated to advancing education, food security, and advocacy. With UN Economic and Social Council consultative status since 2020, the organization empowers entrepreneurs and newcomers, fostering creative economies and promoting sustainable development. Its mission focuses on providing tools for innovation, facilitating networking, educating on fair business practices, guiding emerging entrepreneurs, and encouraging youth involvement through digital platforms and community knowledge building.

Job Purpose

This role supports Action Lab for Development's Entrepreneurship Support Program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering underserved and immigrant communities. The program equips participants with future-ready skills, practical training, and access to entrepreneurial ecosystems to start, sustain, and grow businesses or secure employment. Volunteers will contribute by identifying potential donors, drafting outreach letters and partnership proposals, and writing tailored grant proposals. These efforts are crucial for securing the resources needed to advance the Association's mission of economic empowerment, ethical leadership, and sustainable enterprise development, ultimately fostering community capacity and long-term economic mobility.

Responsibilities

Three online volunteers are sought to support donor research, partner outreach, and grant proposal writing. One volunteer will focus on identifying and compiling information on potential foundations, businesses, and funding organizations aligned with the Association's programs, creating a structured donor database without direct contact. A second volunteer will draft professional introduction letters, partnership proposals, and thank-you letters, averaging 2-3 written deliverables weekly. The third volunteer will exclusively draft tailored grant proposals based on the research conducted, strictly adhering to donor guidelines for internal review. All drafted materials will reflect the Association's mission and objectives.

Work Experience

Required experience includes strong research and writing skills. Experience with grant writing and creating formal correspondence is preferred but not mandatory. The ability to communicate effectively in writing, with attention to detail, and to work independently and be self-motivated are also key.

Skills

Key skills include strong research abilities, excellent written communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Experience in grant writing and formal correspondence is desirable. Self-motivation, organizational skills, and the capacity to work independently are also important competencies for this role.

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