Grant Writer Help ASAP

Volunteer Grant Writer

Organization: Open Doors Academy

Position Type: Volunteer / Unpaid

Work Arrangement: Remote or Flexible

Reports To: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Volunteer Grant Writer will help Open Doors Academy identify funding opportunities and prepare professional grant applications to support educational programs, student services, technology, scholarships, and organizational development.

The ideal volunteer is organized, a strong writer, detail-oriented, and interested in helping an education-focused organization secure funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Research foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other potential funding sources.
• Identify grants that align with the organization's educational mission and programs.
• Review grant eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
• Draft grant proposals, letters of inquiry, narratives, and funding requests.
• Assist with developing grant budgets and supporting documentation.
• Maintain a grant opportunity and application tracking system.
• Gather information and statistics needed for grant applications.
• Help prepare organizational descriptions, program summaries, and impact statements.
• Maintain accurate records of submitted applications and deadlines.
• Assist with grant reports and follow-up communications when requested.
• Work with the Executive Director and program staff to develop compelling funding requests.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, spreadsheets, or similar tools.
• Previous grant-writing experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in education, nonprofit organizations, fundraising, or program development is helpful.

Volunteer Commitment

This is an unpaid volunteer position. Hours are flexible and may be completed remotely. The volunteer will coordinate with the Executive Director regarding assignments, deadlines, and grant submissions.

What You Will Gain

• Practical grant-writing experience.
• Nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Experience researching funding opportunities.
• Professional writing and proposal-development skills.
• Experience working with an education-focused organization.
• An opportunity to contribute to programs that support students and families.

Equal Opportunity

Open Doors Academy is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive volunteer environment. Volunteer opportunities are considered without unlawful discrimination based on applicable federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit a résumé and brief statement describing their interest in grant writing and nonprofit work.