Grant Writing Instructor

Grant Writing Instructor and Funding Research Mentor

EcoServants® is seeking volunteer Grant Writing Instructors to mentor interns learning nonprofit fundraising research, grant proposal development, and responsible funder prospecting. Our Grant Writing program supports the identification of qualified funding opportunities, preparation of grant materials, and development of proposals aligned with environmental conservation, community engagement, and educational initiatives.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Mentor interns in grant research, proposal structure, funding eligibility, and persuasive nonprofit writing.
• Help interns identify appropriate foundations and understand grantmaking priorities.
• Provide guidance on developing organizational narratives, project descriptions, goals, and measurable outcomes.
• Review grant-related assignments for clarity, accuracy, evidence, and compliance with requirements.
• Help interns understand submission readiness, deadlines, and grant research documentation.
• Refer organizational commitments, budgets, and final submission decisions to management.

How EcoServants® Operates

EcoServants® is a fully volunteer-powered, 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit. Our remote interns typically join a four-month program and complete practical, published assignments that contribute to real organizational, educational, and conservation-related projects. Work is organized through our EcoServants® Intern Portal and assignment-based Kanban board, where interns review requirements, claim appropriate assignments, submit deliverables, and receive feedback.

Your Instructor Portal & Team Support

Approved Instructors receive their own secure Instructor account and access to the EcoServants® Instructor Portal (ecoservantsproject.org/instructors-portal/). The portal supports instructor onboarding and program-focused workflows. Instructors can support one program or an approved combination of programs, participate in relevant EcoServants® Team Chats, answer questions, and review submissions against the written assignment requirements.

You are not expected to develop an entire curriculum or teach scheduled classes. Most mentorship is flexible and asynchronous: clarify an assignment, suggest improvements, provide respectful and actionable review feedback, and coordinate with nonprofit managers when a decision requires management approval.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in grant writing, nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, development, proposal writing, or foundation research. Familiarity with grant databases and funding guidelines is beneficial.

Commitment and Impact

This is a flexible, remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. You will help interns gain practical grant-development experience while strengthening the research and writing capabilities supporting EcoServants® long-term sustainability. Help teach the skills that turn promising nonprofit ideas into fundable opportunities.

Instructor onboarding and access are provided to approved volunteers. This is an unpaid, remote volunteer role with flexible participation.