WORK WITH POLIGON
Development Consultant (Part-time)
Poligon Education Fund (“Poligon”) launched in January 2017 with a mission to amplify Muslim American voices in Congress. We have successfully partnered with legislators, community organizations, and other stakeholders to train thousands of Muslims and allies across the US in legislative advocacy. We are looking for a part-time development consultant to help increase Poligon’s reach through grant applications and fundraising efforts.
The successful candidate should have experience with non-profit grant writing, donor management, and project planning. The initial contract will be for three months (approximately 5 hours/week, dependent on deliverables and grant deadlines) with the possibility of an extension.
Expected Deliverables Include:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, fundraising or grant related writing samples, three references, and preferred hourly rate via a single PDF to info@poligonnational.org. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.
For more information, please email info@poligonnational.org or visit poligonnational.org.
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General Board Member
Poligon Education Fund is looking for additional Board Members to help carry out its mission to get Muslims engaged with Congress. Poligon is a growing national nonprofit that was launched in January 2017, and our hands-on Board is highly involved in our work, and has a lot of fun serving together!
General expectations for all Board Member positions:
Board Member Treasurer
General expectations for Treasurer:
Both Board Member positions will also have the opportunity to participate as a member of the Board of Directors and provide feedback on the broader strategy and work of Poligon Education Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening Muslim engagement with Congress. The positions would be remote.
Application:
If interested, please send a resume and short statement of interest to info@poligonnational.org.
Poligon Education Fund (“Poligon”) launched in January 2017 with a mission to amplify Muslim American voices in Congress. We have successfully partnered with legislators, community organizations, and other stakeholders to train thousands of Muslims and allies across the US in legislative advocacy. We are looking for a part-time development consultant to help increase Poligon’s reach through grant applications and fundraising efforts.
The successful candidate should have experience with non-profit grant writing, donor management, and project planning. The initial contract will be for three months (approximately 5 hours/week, dependent on deliverables and grant deadlines) with the possibility of an extension.
Expected Deliverables Include:
- Updating and synthesizing database of relevant foundations and other grant-making entities for potential funding opportunities
- Preparing and submitting letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports to various institutional donors
- Systematizing Poligon’s procedures regarding grant proposals including establishing an ongoing calendar of due dates for proposals and reports.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of 1-2 years of non-profit grant writing experience
- Experience conducting online and open source research to locate funding opportunities
- Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Familiarity with issues affecting communities that Poligon serves, including issues such as civil rights, Islamophobia, and social, racial, and economic justice, is preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite.
- Hours: Flexible. This is a part-time consultant position of approximately 5 hours/week.
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Please submit preferred hourly rate.
- Benefits: This is an independent contractor position that does not offer health insurance, vacation, holidays, sick or personal leave.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, fundraising or grant related writing samples, three references, and preferred hourly rate via a single PDF to info@poligonnational.org. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible.
For more information, please email info@poligonnational.org or visit poligonnational.org.
____________________________________________________________________________
General Board Member
Poligon Education Fund is looking for additional Board Members to help carry out its mission to get Muslims engaged with Congress. Poligon is a growing national nonprofit that was launched in January 2017, and our hands-on Board is highly involved in our work, and has a lot of fun serving together!
General expectations for all Board Member positions:
- Attend bi-weekly board meetings and two yearly strategy sessions.
- 4 hours monthly commitment
- Fundraising activities
Board Member Treasurer
General expectations for Treasurer:
- Attend bi-weekly board meetings and two yearly strategy sessions
- 4 hours monthly commitment
- Fundraising
- Assist the organization with the supervision of the finances and accounting
- Experience with Quickbooks is helpful
Both Board Member positions will also have the opportunity to participate as a member of the Board of Directors and provide feedback on the broader strategy and work of Poligon Education Fund, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening Muslim engagement with Congress. The positions would be remote.
Application:
If interested, please send a resume and short statement of interest to info@poligonnational.org.
