Volunteer Pro- Bono Grant Writer

Volunteer Pro Bono Grant Writer

Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM)**

Location: Remote (Sacramento, CA–based organization- International)

Commitment: Flexible, 5–10 hours per week

Compensation: Unpaid / Volunteer Role

About Us

Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, supporting, and uplifting women and girls of color through advocacy, education, leadership development, and community-driven programs. We are growing rapidly, and our ability to secure grants is essential to expanding our impact.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Pro Bono Grant Writer to support our mission by identifying funding opportunities and preparing compelling grant proposals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced writer—or an emerging grant professional—to contribute meaningfully to an organization making a measurable difference in the lives of women and girls of color.

Key Responsibilities

• Research federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities aligned with WOCOTM programs
• Write, edit, and submit grant letters of intent (LOIs), full proposals, and reports
• Maintain grants calendar and meet internal submission timelines
• Collaborate with CEO/Founder and Executive Director and program leads to gather needed program information
• Assist in developing budgets and supporting documentation for grant applications
• Track submitted grants and outcomes
• Support grant compliance and reporting requirements (as needed)

Qualifications

• Strong writing, editing, and research skills
• Previous experience with grant writing preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Passion for equity, advocacy, and community empowerment
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Familiarity with nonprofit funding a plus

What You Gain

• Experience contributing to a growing nonprofit serving women and girls of color
• Opportunities to build a portfolio of grant proposals
• Collaboration with mission-driven leadership
• Professional reference and LinkedIn recommendation upon successful volunteer service

Time Commitment

Flexible; typically 5–10 hours per week

(Volunteer role — no compensation, no employee relationship per CA law.)

How to Apply

Please send the following to contact@thewomenofcoloronthemove.org

• Short cover note explaining your interest
• Resume or LinkedIn profile
• Writing sample (preferred, not required)