ORGANIZATION NAME & SUMMARY:
TALMAR (Therapeutic Alternatives of Maryland) Gardens & Horticultural Therapy Center (www.talmar.org)
A social enterprise located in the beautiful and historic Cromwell Valley in Baltimore County, TALMAR is dedicated to the health and well-being of Marylanders of all ages and abilities including those with special needs. TALMAR provides educational, vocational and recreational programs utilizing agricultural and horticultural therapies as well as many other approaches, and is known for its broad spectrum of best practices in the field of habilitative and rehabilitative therapy.
VOLUNTEER TITLE:
Grant Writer
SKILLS CATEGORY:
Interpersonal, Oral and Written Communications; Project Management
MAJOR GOAL OF THIS PROJECT:
To position TALMAR as a “preferred investment” within the local, regional and national grant-maker communities
GRANT VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR:
L. Hall, Chair, Strategic Development Committee
Board of Directors — Please Leave Message with TALMAR on (410) 825-2020
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
1. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, concise and compelling narrative and numeric text
2. Computer-literate
3. Self-directed with a talent for collaboration and an ability to produce under deadline
PREFERRED:
1. Education, experience and/or expertise in a field related to TALMAR’s areas of competence
2. Experience within the not-for-profit sector; Knowledge of the ABAG and/or other grant-writing approaches
3. Expertise in contracts, grants and/or project management
MAIN DUTIES:
1. Identify a broad range of public and private sources of funds applicable to TALMAR’s undertakings
2. Adopt and adapt the ABAG or other grant-writing formula and apply for two grants/month
3. Follow-through with all reporting requirements of successful applications
PROJECT LENGTH:
Negotiable
HOURS PER MONTH REQUESTED:
Customizable and flexible
