Fund and Grants Manager - Odihi

We are an empowerment and resource community for Black, Indigenous, and Marginalized women and girls of color looking to develop the necessary skills to walk the career path of their dreams. Odihi aims to equip these women and girls to live an unapologetically bold life through an all-in-one supportive network and community filled with positive role models and free resources.

We are looking for a fundraising and Grant Manager who is passionate about writing grants and fundraising to support our NFP mission to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a close-knit team and gain invaluable experience that will allow you to grow and develop your writing skills and knowledge. If you are looking for an organization that really invests in its people and is making a difference in BC and globally, this may be the opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate will be a writer for grants/fundraising who is looking to grow and advance in this field and has the ability to show leadership and innovation skills.

The applicant must be professional, easy-going, have exceptional attention to detail, can work with minimal supervision, and can learn quickly.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Research and identify grant funding opportunities for Odihi.
• Manage the grant filing system and assist with suggesting better systems
• Work with the Directors to complete grant applications and proposals
• Ability to produce effective strategies in delivering and meeting income targets across a range of revenue streams.
• Develop new and creative fundraising activities including but not limited to organizing events, recruitment of individual and corporate sponsors, researching and writing grants.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current initiatives and programs while developing and delivering new initiatives that build on their successes.
• Plans and hosts virtual fundraising initiatives and events.
• Coordinates recognition of fundraising partners and donors.
• Scheduling meetings with grant team to connect and achieve deliverable

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in grants and fundraising writing.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Fluent in English. (Verbal and Writing)
• Proven ability to multitask, balance priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of computer literacy, including intermediate-level experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Monday.
• Ability to research, liaise, and maintain relationships with donors.

We welcome applications from Bilingual candidates (i.e, French).

Open to anyone looking to build their portfolio, grow their skills, and someone with interest/passion working with women and in the not-for-profit sector.

What you get volunteering with us:

• Reference letter when needed.
• Working in a friendly team.
• Training to help you elevate your skills
• The ability to keep advancing your skill and talents in this field.
• Be part of an amazing mission and more.

More information will also be provided during the initial online interview.