Grants Committee - Grant & Funding Research Lead

Grants Committee - Grant & Funding Research LeadOrganizational Description:MISSIONTo work with developing communities by facilitating sustainable solutions to enrich the lives of children.VISIONA world where everyone lives more and suffers less.PURPOSETo better the lives of children by helping to alleviate poverty, facilitating sustainable food and water solutions, advancing education, and improving health.Volunteer Opportunity DetailsVolunteer Opportunity ID: 5034Description of Duties:MISSION & EXPECTATIONSOur mission at KIDS Initiative is to focus on helping to facilitate sustainable solutions in developing countries to enrich the lives of children. We can only focus on doing so when our team on the ground are driven, enthusiastic, and innovative. We focus on developing genuine and impactful relationships with those we work with, which allows us to work cohesively as a team. We look to recruit a diverse group of individuals willing to dedicate their time to our mission and help to grow our organization into an efficient machine whose goal is to strive for a world where everyone lives more and suffers less.In applying to work with KIDS Initiative, you adopt and exude the following characteristics:- Dedicated, Committed, and Passionate about the overall mission to enrich the lives of children.- Values the qualities necessary to strive in relationship building.- Respectful in all areas and methods of communication.- The drive to be Innovative, Independent, and to take Initiative.Skills Required:Responsibilities:- Lead research and documentation process to keep Funding Opportunities list "evergreen".- Scan once per month for new funding or grant opportunities or announcements.- Update Grants Opportunities Spreadsheet.- Notify Grants Director of monthly completion of task and results.- Strong understanding of KIDS Initiative Vision and Focus and link to relevant Sustainable Development Goals: - No Poverty - Zero Hunger - Quality Education - Clean Water and Sanitation- Review and Understand the Global Affairs Canada (GAC) - "Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy" (https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/priorities-priorites/policy-politique.aspx?lang=eng).- Assist in identifying programs/opportunities for KIDS Initiative to support where there is alignment with our vision and strategic priorities and this policy.Skills Gained/Related Careers:Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+Time Commitment: Evening, Weekend, Remote VolunteeringLocation of volunteer opportunity: WinnipegDoes opportunity require a criminal record check? NoDoes opportunity require a child abuse registry check? NoOpportunity is available to candidates that: General PopulaceOrganization will provide:- A letter of reference- Certificate of recognitionContact Information:B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2Volunteer Manitoba acknowledges the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We recognize the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties made on these territories, acknowledges the harms and mistakes of the past, and dedicates itself to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr