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Published 15 days ago

Remote Volunteer Grant Writer | International Nonprofit & Humanitarian Programs

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
I Want to Help


  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 6-month commitment preferred. This ongoing remote role requires consistent participation, independent deadline management, proactive communication, and high-quality proposal development.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, International Relations, Philanthropy, Women
    Good For:
    International Volunteers
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Minimum 6 months preferred; strong written English; writing sample; grant/proposal experience strongly preferred but not required

    Description

    Posterity International is seeking two Grant Writers to help secure institutional funding for our programs, initiatives, and organizational growth.

    This ongoing remote volunteer opportunity is designed for strong researchers and persuasive writers interested in nonprofit grant writing, fundraising, international development, humanitarian action, human rights, philanthropy, and proposal development.

    Grant Writers will work with organizational leadership and program team members to identify aligned funding opportunities and translate Posterity International's work into compelling, evidence-based proposals.

    This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the financial sustainability and growth of an international nonprofit while developing substantive experience across the grant-development lifecycle.

    What You'll Do

    • Research foundations, institutions, corporate funders, and other grant opportunities
    • Assess opportunities for alignment with Posterity International's mission, programs, and funding needs
    • Draft letters of inquiry, concept notes, grant applications, and full proposals
    • Work with leadership and program partners to gather necessary information
    • Translate program objectives, evidence, budgets, activities, and anticipated outcomes into persuasive proposals
    • Maintain grant calendars and track application and reporting deadlines
    • Develop and maintain reusable organizational and proposal language
    • Support grant reporting and funder communications as needed

    Who We're Looking For

    Strong candidates have excellent research and persuasive writing skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex programmatic information into clear and compelling narratives.

    Previous grant writing, proposal development, nonprofit fundraising, or professional writing experience is strongly preferred but not required.

    We're looking for people who understand that successful grant development requires both persuasive storytelling and evidence. Candidates should be capable of independently managing assignments, communicating proactively, meeting external deadlines, incorporating feedback, and producing polished, submission-ready work.

    What You'll Gain

    Gain substantive experience researching funding opportunities and developing real proposals for humanitarian, international development, human rights, and organizational initiatives. You'll develop experience with institutional fundraising strategy and build professional grant and proposal-writing skills.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location

    PI HQ State

    Boston, MA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Apply through Posterity International's official Grant Writer application using the website link provided. Please submit your résumé/CV, cover letter, writing sample, and any other materials requested in the application.

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