Open role · Volunteer
Fundraising & Grant Specialist
5-7 hours/week · Remote + occasional meetings
Secure sustainable funding through grants, corporate partnerships, and donor relationships. Professional fundraisers dramatically increase non-profit revenue.
- Grant Writing
- Donor Relations
- Fundraising Strategy
Secure significant annual funding through grants and donations
Overview
This high-leverage role ensures our long-term sustainability and growth. You'll research, apply for, and manage relationships with funders who share our vision of tech education equity.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify relevant grant opportunities monthly
- Write and submit high-quality grant applications regularly
- Develop relationships with major donors and corporate sponsors
- Create compelling fundraising materials and impact stories
- Manage donor communications and stewardship activities
Time commitment
5-7 hours per week, primarily remote with quarterly in-person donor meetings
Requirements
- Proven experience writing successful grants with documented results
- Understanding of non-profit fundraising principles and ethics
- Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
- Research skills for identifying funding opportunities
- Experience with donor database management preferred
What you gain
- Develop expertise in non-profit fundraising and grant writing
- Build relationships with foundations and corporate social responsibility teams
- Create direct financial impact enabling program expansion
- Gain experience in sustainable organization development
- Receive professional development in fundraising best practices