Black Girls Know Best
Grant Writer
Black Girls Know Best, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Mission + Vision
Black Girls Know Best (BGKB) is a radical liberation collective and community organization dedicated to rectifying and restoring safety, honor, and power within the Black girlhood experience. We are dedicated to amplifying the power of Black girls and addressing systemic inequities through our core pillars: Storytelling + Education, Social Justice, Reproductive Justice, Healing Justice, Innovation + Leadership, and Community Power + Joy. With reverence for Black girls of all ages, our programming has a specific focus on those aged 11-20, recognizing their role as leaders and change-makers. Our commitment is to position Black girls as creative, educational, and civic/social justice leaders who possess the power to transform complex systems of oppression that hinder their access to liberatory spaces.
We are predicated on the belief that
Black girls know best,
as they hold critical insights and the inherent expertise necessary to enact transformative change and achieve collective liberation.
BGKB is committed to creating safe havens and educational spaces where Black girls can thrive, cultivate a profound sense of belonging and sisterhood, and exercise their leadership with agency, and without restriction. Our work seeks to increase global awareness of the U.S. power structures that negatively impact Black girls while collaborating with Black girls to create a new world that challenges systemic structures of inequity.Our work is dedicated to instilling power into Black girls, thus allowing them to challenge and dismantle the systems that marginalize them, ensuring that they have access to joyful, liberated spaces that reflect their true potential and worth. By integrating education, activism, and community support, we strive to equip Black girls with the tools they need to lead, innovate, and effect transformative change in their lives and beyond.—Black Girls Know Best (BGKB) envisions a world where Black girls are honored and valued as experts of their own experiences, and where their activism is nurtured through dynamic programs and initiatives. Our goal is to empower Black girls ages 4-24, particularly those aged 11-20, by involving them in academic, cultural, and policy work centered on Black girlhood. Through this work, Black girls will be recognized and respected as innovative and autonomous beings deserving of safety, care, and nurturing. Their roles and achievements will be celebrated across civic, educational, and justice sectors, fostering an equitable society where Black girls are protected from harm and fully supported.We bring this vision to life through various programs, grassroots collaborations, and academic partnerships. BGKB is dedicated to creating spaces where Black girls can dream and build a future beyond the confines of systemic barriers, equipping them to dismantle and redefine the structures that restrict their potential.Grant Writer
Role Overview:
The Grant Writer will research, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding for BGKB’s programs and initiatives. This role will identify funding opportunities and ensure that proposals align with BGKB’s mission and goals, ultimately supporting our work with Black girls.Responsibilities:Research:Identify potential funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.Stay updated on funding opportunities and deadlines to maximize grant opportunities.Proposal Writing:Write and submit compelling grant proposals and applications that highlight the importance of funding initiatives for Black girls.Ensure proposals are accurate, persuasive, and meet funder requirements.Collaboration:Work with program managers and other staff to gather necessary information for proposals.Coordinate with finance staff to develop comprehensive and accurate proposal budgets.Reporting:Prepare and submit grant reports as required by funders.Track the status of submitted proposals and follow up as necessary.Skills Needed:Excellent writing and research skills.Experience in grant writing and fundraising.Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Black Girls Know Best (BGKB) is a radical liberation collective and community organization dedicated to rectifying and restoring safety, honor, and power within the Black girlhood experience. We are dedicated to amplifying the power of Black girls and addressing systemic inequities through our core pillars: Storytelling + Education, Social Justice, Reproductive Justice, Healing Justice, Innovation + Leadership, and Community Power + Joy. With reverence for Black girls of all ages, our programming has a specific focus on those aged 11-20, recognizing their role as leaders and change-makers. Our commitment is to position Black girls as creative, educational, and civic/social justice leaders who possess the power to transform complex systems of oppression that hinder their access to liberatory spaces.
We are predicated on the belief that
Black girls know best,
as they hold critical insights and the inherent expertise necessary to enact transformative change and achieve collective liberation.
BGKB is committed to creating safe havens and educational spaces where Black girls can thrive, cultivate a profound sense of belonging and sisterhood, and exercise their leadership with agency, and without restriction. Our work seeks to increase global awareness of the U.S. power structures that negatively impact Black girls while collaborating with Black girls to create a new world that challenges systemic structures of inequity.Our work is dedicated to instilling power into Black girls, thus allowing them to challenge and dismantle the systems that marginalize them, ensuring that they have access to joyful, liberated spaces that reflect their true potential and worth. By integrating education, activism, and community support, we strive to equip Black girls with the tools they need to lead, innovate, and effect transformative change in their lives and beyond.—Black Girls Know Best (BGKB) envisions a world where Black girls are honored and valued as experts of their own experiences, and where their activism is nurtured through dynamic programs and initiatives. Our goal is to empower Black girls ages 4-24, particularly those aged 11-20, by involving them in academic, cultural, and policy work centered on Black girlhood. Through this work, Black girls will be recognized and respected as innovative and autonomous beings deserving of safety, care, and nurturing. Their roles and achievements will be celebrated across civic, educational, and justice sectors, fostering an equitable society where Black girls are protected from harm and fully supported.We bring this vision to life through various programs, grassroots collaborations, and academic partnerships. BGKB is dedicated to creating spaces where Black girls can dream and build a future beyond the confines of systemic barriers, equipping them to dismantle and redefine the structures that restrict their potential.Grant Writer
Role Overview:
The Grant Writer will research, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding for BGKB’s programs and initiatives. This role will identify funding opportunities and ensure that proposals align with BGKB’s mission and goals, ultimately supporting our work with Black girls.Responsibilities:Research:Identify potential funding sources from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.Stay updated on funding opportunities and deadlines to maximize grant opportunities.Proposal Writing:Write and submit compelling grant proposals and applications that highlight the importance of funding initiatives for Black girls.Ensure proposals are accurate, persuasive, and meet funder requirements.Collaboration:Work with program managers and other staff to gather necessary information for proposals.Coordinate with finance staff to develop comprehensive and accurate proposal budgets.Reporting:Prepare and submit grant reports as required by funders.Track the status of submitted proposals and follow up as necessary.Skills Needed:Excellent writing and research skills.Experience in grant writing and fundraising.Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.