HOPE worldwide Bolivia is an initiative of HOPE worldwide based in La Paz, Bolivia. HOPE worldwide is an international development and relief 501(c) 3 non-profit organization based in Wayne, PA, USA that has initiatives in 60 countries and coordinates over 60,000 volunteers each year to aid over 2.5 million people. HOPE Bolivia is seeking a motivated individual with experience in grant writing and fundraising to pursue potential financial and equipment donations for one of its initiatives. A sustainable social enterprise non-profit ambulatory healthcare center with internationally trained healthcare providers and telemedicine to support the charitable healthcare work with orphans, vulnerable children and families.
This position is a temporary, contractual services assignment. The contract term is approximately three months.
Job Summary: conducts basic research for potential funding sources and maintains databases; with collaboration develops and submits proposals for funding, tracks progress of funding proposals
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include any and/or all of the following:
- Facilitates, reviews, and edits grant proposals; conducts library and electronic research; compiles data; inputs and retrieves data via computer.
- Conducts research on potential funding sources; maintains contact with external agencies.
- Works closely with faculty and staff in developing and transforming ideas into grant proposals.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of particular areas involved in identifying and soliciting grants; may collaborate with other divisions of HOPE worldwide and HOPE’s Health and Human Services division.
- May coordinate project activities; prepares and processes letters and correspondence, presentation materials, and manuscripts; maintains funding opportunity databases, activity tracking system, and related confidential files.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of federal and international grant guidelines
- Writing and research skills
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Interpersonal/human relations skills
- Ability to listen and develop information into grant proposals
- Ability to codify ideas into coherently written text
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
- Ability to operate personal computer, with various software programs
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accurate records
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Education and experience equivalent to:
Bachelor's degree; supplemented with one (1) year of related work experience.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please email your resume, cover letter and three references to Angel Dowling, Vice President of Human Resources, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">.