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Ontario Learning Development Foundation

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Job description

Introduction

Ontario Learning Development Foundation (OLDF) is looking for a Grant/Proposal Writer to write, source, research, and write submissions that will enhance the funding capabilities of the organization. This is remote work, and will report directly to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will work remotely and must have exceptional writing skills and the ability to bring fresh ideas into the organization.

OLDF is a registered charity in Canada that performs training and educational services to youths, children, new immigrants, and seniors. We are a non-profit organization with a mission to transform our communities through integrated educational and community-response empowerment initiatives for children, youth, new immigrants, and their families.

Roles/Responsibilities

- Research and identify proposals, grants, and other government funding opportunities within Canada for education, training, and other OLDF services.
- Work with the Executive Director to complete grant applications and proposals.
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with various target audiences and key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to produce effective strategies in delivering and meeting income targets across various revenue streams.
- Create high-quality and customized responses to RFPs and proofread content, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all proposal documentation.
- Meet proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and schedules for information gathering, writing, reviewing, and obtaining approvals by reviewing proposals with the management team.
- Maintain quality results by following proposal-writing standards, including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining proposal support databases.
- Develop new and creative fundraising activities, including but not limited to organizing virtual events, recruiting individual and corporate sponsors, and researching and writing grants.

Qualifications

- Currently enrolled or recently graduated in English, Journalism, Communications or Business-related fields.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Passionate about youth leadership and empowerment
- Experience in designing and writing grants and proposals (asset)
- Experience in creating and organizing events (asset)

Time Commitment

- Flexible hours, approx. 30 hours/week
- Must be available for a 2-month contract length
- Salary: $15.50 per hour

Location

- Work from home / Remote work due to COVID-19.

Since this is a funded position by Canada Summer Job grants, all applicants must be youth (citizen, PR or conventional refugee) between 15 -30 years of age to qualify.

The application deadline is June 12, 2023.

We want to thank all those that apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We request no emails, faxes, phone calls, social media posts or requests to meet.

Job Type: Contract