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Volunteer Grant Writer & Development Specialist

Remote, Volunteer must be in Massachusetts, US
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Flexible. Approximately 4–8 hours per week, depending on grant deadlines and project needs.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Environment & Sustainability, Housing & Homelessness, Race & Ethnicity, Seniors & Retirement, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+
    Other Requirements:
    Grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, or related experience preferred. Strong writing, research, organization, and project management skills required. Must meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and work collaboratively.

    Description

    Grandmothers' Village Project, Inc. is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Volunteer Grant Writer & Development Specialist to help secure funding that will support our Indigenous-led nonprofit serving marginalized elders through eco-sustainable housing, regenerative land stewardship, and community-based programs.

    Working closely with the Founder/President & CEO, this volunteer will assist in identifying funding opportunities, researching prospective funders, preparing grant proposals, and strengthening our long-term fundraising capacity.

    This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys writing, research, nonprofit development, and wants to help expand the impact of an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to helping marginalized elders age with dignity through eco-sustainable communities and regenerative programs.

    Responsibilities

      • Research foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.
      • Review grant guidelines and assess funding alignment.
      • Collaborate with the Founder to prepare compelling grant proposals.
      • Adapt and update existing proposal language for new applications.
      • Help prepare supporting documents and attachments.
      • Assist with grant calendars, deadlines, and submission tracking.
      • Support grant reporting and follow-up as needed.
      • Contribute ideas that strengthen Grandmothers' Village's long-term development strategy.

    Qualifications

      • Excellent writing, editing, and research skills.
      • Experience with grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or related fields preferred.
      • Strong organizational and project management skills.
      • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
      • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with leadership.
      • Passion for community development, environmental sustainability, Indigenous-led initiatives, housing, or services for marginalized elders.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Massachusetts, US
    Associated Location
    640 N Main St, Randolph, MA 02368, USA
    Suite 223

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    Instructions:

    Please upload your current resume or CV with your application. Grant writing samples, successful proposals (with confidential information removed), or other relevant writing samples are welcome but optional. Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. Background check is required prior to appointment.

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