Grants Committee - Grant & Funding Research Lead

Organization Details
Organization Name: KIDS Initiative
Address: Winnipeg MB
Website: http://www.kidsinitiative.ca
Organizational Description: MISSION
To work with developing communities by facilitating sustainable solutions to enrich the lives of children.

VISION
A world where everyone lives more and suffers less.

PURPOSE
To better the lives of children by helping to alleviate poverty, facilitating sustainable food and water solutions, advancing education, and improving health.
Volunteer Opportunity Details
Volunteer Opportunity ID: 5034
   
Description of Duties:

MISSION & EXPECTATIONS

Our 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 Volunteering
Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg
Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No
Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No
Opportunity is available to candidates that: General Populace
Organization will provide: A letter of reference
Certificate of recognition
How to Apply: Online: www.kidsinitiative.ca/volunteer
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024