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Preferred learners
  • Canada
  • Academic experience
Categories
Grant writing
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

We are looking for assistance in finding and completing grant applications for our clients. The candidate will learn a lot about the non-profit sector and fundraising in general, working for a leading social services organization.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?
  • Calling and stewarding donors
  • Being part of fundraising strategy meetings
  • Writing grants for a fantastic charity
  • Researching additional qualified funders for our clients
  • Identify potential sponsors and funding opportunities that are a good fit for our organization and project.
  • Improve the clarity and persuasiveness of our company's grant proposal writing.
How will you support learners in completing the project?

Weekly Mentorship, Training, Advice.

What skills or technologies will help learners to complete the project?
  • English proficiency
  • Grant writing
  • Grant research
  • Calling experience
  • Outgoing personality
About the company

Islamic Family supports the mother who is fleeing abuse without making her compromise her identity or safety. We support the man seeking counselling that respects his values. We support youth looking for a creative platform that appreciates and amplifies their voice. We support families beginning new lives amidst hardship. We are Islamic Family & we are created to serve.
Islamic Family is an Imagine Canada accredited charity, the winner of the Government of Alberta’s Inspiration Award for its work combatting domestic violence (2020) and the CMHA Professional Service Award (2020).
For more than 30 years, we have been driven to disrupt systemic inequity, to reflect a rich tradition with beauty, to innovate & to serve with excellence. Islamic Family serves 5000 clients every month, runs Edmonton’s second largest food bank, provides aid in financial crisis, supports victims of gender-based violence, settles refugees, and delivers a range of preventative programming for youth.