Grant Researcher

Please note that this is an unpaid, volunteer role with ROLDA. ROLDA does not provide visas for volunteer work.

Are you a skilled writer with a passion for animal welfare? Join ROLDA as a Grant Writer and help us secure vital funding that drives our mission forward! This remote volunteer role offers you the opportunity to use your talents in writing and research to support animals in need, while building meaningful relationships with our funding partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify Funding Opportunities: Research and identify potential trusts and foundations to approach for funding, with a focus on finding the best matches for ROLDA’s mission and needs.
• Craft Impactful Proposals: Write and submit compelling, accurate grant applications of varying sizes to help generate a consistent income stream that fuels our projects and programs.
• Build Strong Funder Relationships: Maintain and deepen relationships with existing grant makers while building new ones, ensuring they see the true impact of their contributions.
• Report & Showcase Impact: Produce timely, accurate reports and impact summaries to showcase our work, fulfilling grant requirements and keeping funders engaged.
• Collaborate for Success: Work closely with our team to gather data, stories, and other materials to support applications and meet funder needs, including brand visibility where required.

Why This Matters:

As a Grant Writer, your work is instrumental in ensuring ROLDA has the resources needed to save and improve animal lives. You’ll play a key role in building lasting partnerships with funders who believe in our mission, helping us grow our impact and reach.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in preparing and submitting successful grant applications for nonprofits.
• Knowledge of the grant funding landscape, particularly within animal welfare, and understanding of trusts and foundations’ requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage and track an income pipeline.
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work well with team members and board members.

Why Volunteer with ROLDA?

This is your chance to make a direct impact from anywhere in the world. As a Grant Writer for ROLDA, your skills will help create lasting change for animals in need. Join our team and use your talents to support a cause you care about-apply now to start writing for a purpose!