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Volunteer Grant Researcher

Category: Resource Development
Volunteer Grant Researcher & Writer (Resource Development)

Overview
Source prospects and draft winning LOIs/proposals to foundations and public funders.

Key Responsibilities
- Prospect research, fit scoring, and grants calendar tracking.
- Draft LOIs/proposals/budgets with staff input; assemble attachments and metrics.
- Support post‑award reporting and compliance.

Qualifications
- Strong research and writing skills; familiarity with proposals/budgets preferred.
- Detail‑oriented; able to meet deadlines.

Time Commitment
~5–8 hours/week, project‑based.

Benefits
- Bylines/credits on funded proposals.
- Professional references and measurable wins.

Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].

"I wish to extend my appreciation to members of the Rail Passengers Association for their steadfast advocacy to protect not only the Southwest Chief, but all rail transportation which plays such an important role in our economy and local communities. I look forward to continuing this close partnership, both with America’s rail passengers and our bipartisan group of senators, to ensure a bright future for the Southwest Chief route."

Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS)
April 2, 2019, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his work to protect the Southwest Chief