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Volunteer Grant Researcher
Category: Resource Development
Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer (Resource Development)
Overview
Source prospects and draft winning LOIs/proposals to foundations and public funders.
Key Responsibilities
- Prospect research, fit scoring, and grants calendar tracking.
- Draft LOIs/proposals/budgets with staff input; assemble attachments and metrics.
- Support post‑award reporting and compliance.
Qualifications
- Strong research and writing skills; familiarity with proposals/budgets preferred.
- Detail‑oriented; able to meet deadlines.
Time Commitment
~5–8 hours/week, project‑based.
Benefits
- Bylines/credits on funded proposals.
- Professional references and measurable wins.
Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].
"Thank you to Jim Mathews and the Rail Passengers Association for presenting me with this prestigious award. I am always looking at ways to work with the railroads and rail advocates to improve the passenger experience."
Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3)
February 14, 2020, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award