The Trail Conference is looking for members and volunteers to research grant opportunities for the Trail Conference’s diverse range of work. After a brief training at our Headquarters in Mahwah, NJ, you will be ready to start conducting online research of grant opportunities. Grants support our efforts working on trails, saving land, controlling invasives species, providing environmental stewardship and more. By researching corporation and foundations, the goal of the Grant Researcher is to identify and evaluate potential funders for our programs.
Responsibilities:
Research, identify and help prioritize grant opportunities
Convey opportunities to the Development Team
Highlight the best opportunities to pursue
Work with Trail Conference staff and volunteers
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of Trail Conference products and our mission
Experience with grant research or writing
Knowledge of and Access to Foundation Center
Ability to research and report on results in a clear, concise manner
Ability to work individually and with team members.
Members and/or current volunteers strongly preferred
This research can be performed remotely.
Time Commitment:
2 hours, 1-2 days/month
Location:
New York and New Jersey