Specific Duties and Tasks:

• Working with the Executive Director to create a database of potential grants and timelines for the writing process
• Create and Maintain a Grant Calendar which shows when a grant application and or report is due and the contact information
• Review funder websites printed application guidelines and determining mission alignments of a potential funder
• Work with other teams to identify areas of needs where a grant would help solve the problem or fill a need
• Learn how to research and write grants
• Research and help write, review and edit all affiliate grant proposals
• Evaluate grant writing strategy to adapt to the organization’s strategic plan

Qualifications, Skills, and Characteristics Required:

We are looking for skilled and motivated volunteers who are responsible, have good time management and communication skills, and can work well on their own. It is essential that the volunteer is an independent worker and can complete tasks promptly. All DMFLF volunteers must be team players as they will constantly work with staff, volunteers, potential donors, and major donors and develop on projects.

Our volunteers should be at least 18 years of age, have excellent reading, writing, communication skills, reliable transportation, and a good working phone number. Volunteers are required to have the ability to follow directions, speak about the organization, research, enter and track donor information utilizing various database systems.

Understanding of the following:

• Grant research and writing process
• Understanding of the Foundation’s message and vision
• Importance of a clear, concise timeline/building schedule

The DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation (DMFLF) offers unpaid volunteering opportunities to current students and recent graduates interested in learning the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Volunteers will be paired with a Foundation team member for one-on-one mentorship to gain hands-on experience in their area of interest. To volunteer, the applicant must:

• Be able to work 15-22 hours per week during regular business hours at DMFLF HQ in Princeton, NJ
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of computer and subject matter competency
• Be motivated, organized, willing to help with any project no matter how large or small, and can balance multiple priorities at once
• Have a strong desire to make a difference, a passion for the DMFLF mission, a positive attitude, and a sense of humor

Although this is not a paid position, volunteers will gain first-hand, individualistic experience working in all facets of a nonprofit organization, especially within their focus areas. Interns will be able to attend our functions and other events and activities as identified.

Volunteers will participate and become actively involved in the actual operational activities of the organization. They will leave this experience with a professional understanding of the nonprofit world that will serve them as they proceed professionally. We will be happy to provide all our qualified volunteers with a professional reference upon request.

DoughMain Financial Literacy Foundation is working to close the financial literacy gap in our country and build financially literate communities.