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JOB DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

Grant Writer

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Agape Scholars International, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that works with international
organizations and community-based partners to create conditions in which all children have
equal opportunities to achieve optimal education. To achieve its mission, Agape Scholars
International designs and facilitates community-level education programming, provides tailored
assistance services to protect the rights of street children, engages in research and evaluation,
and offers a range of support to vulnerable children.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Associate (PA) will assist in the implementation of programs to protect the rights
of street children and orphans. The Program Associate works independently, with guidance, and
collaboratively to develop and implement activities in the following areas: education
programming, community-based technical assistance, research and evaluation, and grant
writing. Other responsibilities include serving as Agape Scholars International liaison and
representative at meetings; and contributing to development activities to advance the
organization’s mission; specifically, resource identification and proposal writing/development.
The Program Associate position requires excellent research, analytical, interpersonal,
organizational, and writing skills as well as professional discretion, independent judgment, and
diplomacy.

The PA’s work duties may include, but are not limited to:

PROGRAM/CONTENT

• Assist the development and implementation of program timelines to ensure timely completion of activities and grant applications.

• Facilitate small and large group meetings and planning sessions.

• Participate in long and short-term program development and planning.

• Participate in positive, effective relationships with community and national partners.

• Develop presentations for use during program-related events and activities.

• Develop written and online tools and instruments for programmatic use including survey and evaluation tools.

• Develop regular and timely programmatic updates for the Web and reports to funders.

• Serve as programmatic liaison to external partners including representing Agape Scholars International, Inc, at international meetings.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and meet all grant deadlines in accordance with the client's grant calendar

• Writing and editing compelling applications and coordinating each grant application from start to finish. This includes creating log-in credentials into the grant portal, pulling application questions into a word/google document, developing application checklists and timelines, assembling questions for clients that aid in the development of grant applications, and compiling grant attachments and other relevant research to support written content

• Obtaining required supporting documentation and attachments, such as budgets, logic models, work plans, letters of support, and resolutions from local government entities if needed, and completing the required forms in collaboration with the primary contact from the Client

• Packaging all proposal deliverables for submission providing support and guidance to the Client during the submission process, and providing multiple drafts for the Client to review and provide feedback

• Create a grants culture with the client by overseeing all tasks related to the strategy and project management aspects of a grants program

• Providing expertise pertaining to the requirements of each RFP setting expectations with the client around the planning and scoping of work before grant submission, and facilitating and scheduling project meetings with subject matter experts that are within the scope of the project

• Engaging in regular Client check-ins, correspondence via Zoom (or another platform preferred by the client), or phone calls as needed throughout the grant development process and sending appropriate follow-up documentation after check-ins identifying action steps

• Scheduling and facilitating calls or meetings with program officers/staff to confirm alignment with guidelines, inform grant applications, and/or coordinate site visits

• Providing client's staff with briefs, talking points, and other materials as needed to prepare staff for donor solicitation visits

• Maintain an ongoing grants calendar with current and new funding prospects

• In coordination with the Client's leadership team, manage the Client's grants calendar to track cultivation efforts, donor priorities and alignment, grant deadlines, grant submissions, and report requirements

• Synthesize prospects into a prospect matrix that includes key funder information

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in relevant professional field with a minimum of two years’ experience working on community-based issues.

• Strong understanding of community-based programming

• Strong understanding of fund-raising strategies

• Demonstrated interest and/or strong understanding of public health issues

• Experience and strong interest in providing technical assistance

• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and training

• Demonstrated professional and political aptitude

HIRING SALARY: $30/hour

ESTIMATED START DATE: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

JOB LOCATION: Remote

TRAVEL: Estimated travel: 25-30% annually.

POINT OF CONTACT: Jennifer Dunkley, Program Manager
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume/CV and salary requirements to: agapescholars@gmail.com

Please place “Program Associate” in the subject line of the email when applying. 

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