Grant Administrator

Better Days Foundation is a non-governmental organization, whose vision is to empower vulnerable individuals through acts of love, compassion, and generosity, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. We serve locally and focus on tackling root causes of poverty to create sustainable and lasting change in the lives of those we serve.
Are you a creative and innovative thinker with customer and analytical  service skills? If yes, come volunteer with us!
As a  Grant Administrator , you  will  ensure that BD Foundation’s grant-making and related processes, documents, procedures and implementation are executed professionally, efficiently, on schedule, and in a manner consistent with best practices.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
●	Conduct research on available funding sources and opportunities in Canada
●	Prepare and maintain a database of funding opportunities in Canada and keep track of available opportunities year round as well as deadlines.
●	Complete all grant applications in a timely manner, to ensure that BDF can secure funding to run its programs.
●	Generate new and creative ideas on how to receive funding for BDF’s programs and campaigns.
●	Works closely with other BDF teammates as required to seek input into funding applications.

SKILL SET AND EXPERIENCE:
●	1-3 years experience doing grant related work and applications to seek funding for non-profit projects
●	Possess good organizational skills with keen attention to detail
●	Ability to work and coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
●	Skilled technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copywriting, grant writing or equivalent written communication format
●	Familiarity with government and academic funding opportunities
●	Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and written
●	Understanding of Canadian funding mechanisms with likely expansion to international opportunities
●	General knowledge of accounting principles and contractual agreement / administration language
●      Bilingual is a plus

For more information about BDF,  visit www.betterdaysfoundation.ca
If you are interested, please attach your resume 
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their applications; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.