[SARA-Members] Request for Applications for SAR Alberta contract

[Monica Ahlstrom]

Please pass on to those who may be interested.

 

Monica

 

 

 

 

 

SAR Alberta Capacity Building Consultant

Job Description

 

 

The consultant will work closely with the SAR Alberta Executive and to help
develop a plan that will look at the long term sustainability of the
organization. This will include researching and applying for appropriate
grants, exploring other fundraising options and developing a sustainability
strategy.

 

Responsibilities:

 

*	Work with the executive and board to develop a sustainability
strategy and implementation plan for SAR Alberta. This would include review
of the strategic plan and priorities of SAR Alberta.
*	Research and apply for appropriate grants that will help financially
sustain SAR Alberta.
*	Research grants that SAR groups in Alberta could apply for and
publicize these grants to the groups via the website, newsletter and other
communications tools.
*	Research and develop ideas and when possible implement other
fundraising methods that would contribute to SAR Alberta's long term
sustainability.
*	Work with SAR Alberta to develop a toolkit for teams that will
assist them in their fundraising efforts - by exploring grants, tips on
writing proposals, etc.
*	Write reports for SAR Alberta monthly and final report on project to
meet requirements of grant. 

 

Education:

 

A relevant degree, or combination of education and experience, in
sustainability planning, fundraising and proposal writing.

 

 

Skills and Experience:

 

*	Excellent written and verbal communications skills
*	Good understating of grant processes and proposal writing
*	Fundraising experience an asset
*	Strategic planning skills 
*	Innovative, willing to learn and ability to tackle new challenges
*	Must be an Alberta resident
*	Knowledge of or experience in search and rescue an asset.
*	Experience working with a volunteer board an asset

 

 

Reporting:

 

*	Will liaise and coordinate with the SAR Alberta Executive monthly
through written reports and/or meetings. Will also develop written reports
for board meetings. Final report required for government of Alberta.

 

Contract Details

 

*	This is a contracted, term position from November 1 to March 31-
option for renewal is based on securing additional funding and board
approval. All work is based on a limited operating budget as defined by our
grant.
*	Work to be performed from a home office, must have reliable internet
access and available all tools necessary to the project.

 

 

 

Please send all applications to  sara-exec at castrov.cuug.ab.ca by noon
Monday, October 26. We thank all applicants in advance - only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

 

 

 

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