Director of Grants (Volunteer)

Director of Grants (Volunteer)

Organization: Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location: Remote

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

About Mentor A Promise

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. Through mentorship, social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and creative expression, MAP creates safe, consistent, and empowering spaces for young people to thrive.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Volunteer Director of Grants to lead MAP’s grant development and fundraising strategy. This role is critical in securing funding that sustains and grows our programs. The Director of Grants will oversee the full grant lifecycle, from identifying opportunities to submitting proposals and reporting outcomes. This position is ideal for an experienced grant writer or development professional who is passionate about equity, youth empowerment, and nonprofit growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MAP’s overall grants strategy to support organizational priorities
• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources
• Lead the writing, editing, and submission of compelling grant proposals
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data, stories, and financial information for applications
• Maintain a grants calendar to track deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with all grant guidelines, contracts, and reporting obligations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders and partners
• Mentor and guide volunteer grant writers to build capacity across the team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills with attention to detail
• Ability to translate program outcomes into persuasive narratives
• Knowledge of nonprofit funding sources and grant application processes
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to equity and youth empowerment

Commitment

• Volunteer role, approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Remote with flexible scheduling

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership experience shaping the development strategy of a growing nonprofit
• The opportunity to secure funding that directly impacts youth experiencing housing instability
• Collaboration with a mission-driven, passionate team
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A chance to leave a lasting mark on MAP’s sustainability and growth

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

For any additional questions or concerns, please email us directly at hr@mentorapromise.org

Help lead MAP’s grants strategy — and bring vital resources to youth and families across New York City.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, our volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals who are based in the United States. This limitation is due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements associated with our work. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.