Grant Development Manager (Virtual Volunteer)

Help Build a Growing Nonprofit From the Ground Up

Outdoor Life Leadership is looking for an experienced Grant Development Manager to help expand opportunities for youth and families through outdoor survival, emergency preparedness, leadership, and life skills.

This is more than a grant writing role. You'll help shape the funding strategy of a growing nonprofit and play a key part in building long-term sustainability.

This is an unpaid remote volunteer opportunity. Applicants must reside in the United States.

What You'll Do

• Research foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities.
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports.
• Develop and manage a grant pipeline and funding calendar.
• Work with leadership to gather program data and outcomes.
• Identify new funding opportunities that support organizational growth.
• Help strengthen our long-term fundraising strategy.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience writing successful grant proposals or managing grants.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• A passion for helping nonprofits grow and increase their community impact.

Why Volunteer With Us?

Your work will help build a stronger organization that can serve more youth and families while expanding access to outdoor survival, safety, leadership, and emergency preparedness education.

As a valued member of our leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Help shape the future of a growing nonprofit.
• Build a portfolio of meaningful grant work.
• Work directly with organizational leadership.
• Expand your nonprofit leadership experience.
• Receive LinkedIn recommendations and skill endorsements.
• Receive a professional reference and letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that fits your availability.

Commitment: 4–8 hours per week, flexible schedule based on grant deadline, remote, long-term preferred.

If you're looking for an opportunity where your skills will create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• LinkedIn Endorsement
• Social Media Volunteer Highlight
• Public recognition
• Recommendation letter upon request
• Hands-on experience in a mission-driven setting
• Virtual Opportunity