Application Guide

How to Apply for Development Coordinator

at Refugee Youth Solidarity through Education (RYSE)

🏢 About Refugee Youth Solidarity through Education (RYSE)

RYSE is unique for its focused mission on refugee youth in Rhode Island through hands-on summer learning and leadership development, specifically via a free five-week camp program. Working here offers the chance to directly impact refugee youth's literacy, confidence, and community integration in a grassroots nonprofit setting.

About This Role

This Development Coordinator role involves leading grant writing, managing a grant calendar, researching new funding opportunities, and shaping long-term fund development strategy to support RYSE's summer camp program. It's impactful because securing funding directly enables free educational programming for refugee youth who might otherwise lack access.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve researching new foundation opportunities for refugee youth funding, drafting sections of a grant proposal for Camp RYSE's summer program, updating the grant tracking chart with deadlines, and categorizing recent donations in Excel for book-keeping. Remote coordination with the Executive Director would occur via email or video calls to align on fundraising strategy.

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🎯 Who Refugee Youth Solidarity through Education (RYSE) Is Looking For

  • Has proven grant writing success with measurable outcomes (e.g., 'secured $X in grants for similar organizations')
  • Combines passion for refugee/education causes with strong data literacy for tracking deposits and income
  • Has experience in community-focused nonprofits, ideally with refugee services or youth education backgrounds
  • Is self-managed and detail-oriented enough to maintain grant charts and meet multiple deadlines remotely

📝 Tips for Applying to Refugee Youth Solidarity through Education (RYSE)

1

Quantify your grant writing achievements (e.g., 'wrote 5 successful grants totaling $50,000') rather than just listing responsibilities

2

Demonstrate knowledge of RYSE's specific programs by mentioning Camp RYSE or their Rhode Island focus in your application

3

Highlight any experience with refugee populations, summer programs, or youth education even if not in a development role

4

Show remote work competency by mentioning tools you use for self-management and organization in a part-time context

5

Tailor your resume to show both grant writing skills AND experience with Word/Excel for book-keeping support tasks

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific grant writing experience and how it aligns with RYSE's need to fund their summer camp program", "Passion for refugee youth education and understanding of RYSE's hands-on, joyful learning approach", 'Ability to manage multiple grant deadlines while supporting book-keeping tasks in a small nonprofit environment', 'How your background in community-focused nonprofits prepares you for both fundraising and operational support']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → RYSE's specific summer camp program details and recent activities from their website or social media
  • → Rhode Island's refugee population demographics and existing support services
  • → Foundations that fund refugee services or youth education in New England
  • → RYSE's current funding sources if publicly available (annual reports, 990 forms)
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through a successful grant you wrote for a similar community organization and its impact
2 How would you research and approach new foundation opportunities specifically for refugee youth education in Rhode Island?
3 Describe your experience with grant reporting and managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
4 How would you balance grant writing with supporting book-keeping tasks in a part-time remote role?
5 What do you know about Camp RYSE and how would you communicate its value to potential funders?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic grant writing experience without examples tied to community or education nonprofits
  • No mention of RYSE's specific mission or programs in application materials
  • Overlooking the part-time nature and implying availability for full-time work expectations

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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