Grant Writer Job at WeVote, Oakland, CA

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  • WeVote
  • Oakland, CA

Job Description

Volunteer: Grant Writer - This is a remote role (within the US)

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Join the WeVote Movement

WeVote has an open volunteering position for a Grant Writer (2-3+ hours per week) who wants to use their existing skills and learn new skills, while helping strengthen American Democracy. 

The Grant Writer will be tasked with writing compelling, engaging and informative grant proposals for our all-volunteer voter activation nonprofit. We are looking for a writer to join the team who will help draft content that aligns with our mission and values. You will assist with proposal planning and may also be asked to help with funding research, and writing success stories, volunteer profiles, etc, all designed to build awareness and secure funding. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and editing skills and experience working with volunteers and/or in a nonprofit setting.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup, and a celebrated  Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee . WeVote is a movement of over 120 passionate volunteers (starting with the founders) who are building open-source mobile technologies that touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We observe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a complete voting experience in 8 minutes, including the download of our app ("WeVote Ballot Guide, @WeVote"). More information is at . See Twitter @WeVote . We are a 100% volunteer and remote organization.

What You'll Do

  • Be part of strategic conversations with the Donor Relations team about proposal needs and messaging strategy
  • Develop engaging copy that inspires funders to help us get voters ready to vote, and encourage their friends and family to vote

Who you are: Must haves

  • You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
  • You are striving for personal excellence, and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
  • Able to devote 2-3+ hours per week, with at least 1-2 hours available during business hours
  • A willingness to work with and support other volunteers
  • You are currently located in the United States

What You’ll Gain

You will have the opportunity to touch the lives of millions of Americans, and be part of a movement and product that will receive national attention. You’ll gain an opportunity to grow within the WeVote movement and meet other volunteers who are like-minded and interested in building a valuable application to empower voters across the United States. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.

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