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SVdPP Ministry is Looking for a Grant Writer

Posted on October 20, 2021 in: News

SVdPP Ministry is Looking for a Grant Writer

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 
1Peter 4:10

Do you possess skills that can help those in need? 

St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich has an immediate opening for a part-time Grant Writer.

This paid position is 10-18 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

  • grant writing and reporting,
  • assisting the Executive Director in creating and executing fundraising plans,
  • development and design of communications and marketing materials.

Prior experience in research, grant writing, and reporting along with excellent writing skills preferred.

Please contact Jill Corbin at jcsvdpp@gmail.com or 860-889-7374 if interested.

Who We Are

St. Vincent de Paul Place is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich. We have been serving the poor in our region since 1979.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve those in Norwich and the surrounding areas who are physically, mentally, or spiritualy impoverished.

Brief History

St. Vincent de Paul Place opened in 1979 to meet the needs of the region’s poor and homeless. We moved to our current location in 2012, which is the former primary school of St. Joseph Parish. St. Vincent de Paul Place purchased the school building in early 2020.


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