Are you a communicator interested in volunteering for a young and energetic foundation? Where you’ll enjoy flexibility in setting your own schedule and freedom to contribute your ideas?

Key Responsibilities:

• Support with the creation of content in line with the PR strategy and activity calendar (press releases, pitches, media alerts)
• Conducting media outreach and research
• Monitoring media for mentions, logging coverage and sharing all coverage with social media tram
• Flagging media contacts to social media team that have social presence so we may follow them and engage with their social content
• Monitoring and flagging potential coverage or pitching opportunities to the PR Lead

• Supporting the PR Lead with building communications plans and strategies as necessary

What we’re looking for:

• Strong media and influencer relations skills and established contacts with social influencers and mainstream news media; particularly with education and consumer lifestyle contacts
• Excellent writing and editing skills; providing a sample of your work would be an asset
• Proven success in earned media placements nationally (Canada-wide) and locally
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity and positive attitude; ability to work well as a team
• Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated, determine priorities and work to deadlines
• 2+ years of communications experience; current or previous PR agency experience is preferred but not required

What’s in it for you?

• Engage with top media and influencers.
• Make an impact in promoting the foundation's goals.
• Gain valuable experience in media relations and content creation.
• Bring your ideas to life in our communication strategies.
• Work in a positive environment that encourages creativity.
• Directly influence the foundation's public profile and reach.

Volunteer Commitment: 4-6 hours per week

Embark on a rewarding journey with Ripple Foundation, an 100% volunteer-run Canadian educational charity dedicated to youth literacy. We are excited to seek a dynamic, enterprising, and adept Grant Researcher/Writer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to combine your writing flair and drive for societal impact. You will collaborate with our Director of Partnerships, creating persuasive grant proposals to secure funding for Ripple's transformative community programs.

As our Grant Researcher/Writer, you will be entrusted with the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting rigorous research to identify potential funding opportunities from diverse sources, including corporate, family, and charitable foundation grants.
• Crafting and editing persuasive grant proposals that align with the objectives of grant-making organizations.
• Establishing and managing a comprehensive funding opportunity database.
• Preparing and collating necessary documentation for grant applications, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Developing and maintaining professional relationships with grant contacts and program officers.
• Managing a submission calendar to ensure all letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports are submitted in a timely manner.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent writing, analytical and research skills are essential.
• Must be able to work well under pressure, synthesize information, and communicate compellingly and succinctly.
• Proven proficiency in professional writing experience.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Make a significant impact in the field of youth literacy.
• Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in our communities.
• Access to networking opportunities within the broader educational and non-profit sector.
• Gain hands-on experience in grant research and writing, skills highly valued in the non-profit and academic sectors.
• Play a pivotal role in providing resources that empower the next generation of readers and writers.
• The satisfaction of knowing your work contributes directly to the promotion of literacy and creative thinking among Canadian youth.

Volunteer Commitment: 3-5 hours per week