Director of Grants

The Director of Grants is a volunteer leadership role at Pickleball for PINK, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fighting breast cancer through community-driven pickleball tournaments. This is a real position with real responsibility. You will work directly with our founding team to identify, pursue, and secure grant funding that supports our mission and fuels our growth.

Responsibilities

• Research grant opportunities from private foundations, corporate giving programs, and government sources
• Draft compelling, well-researched grant applications on behalf of Pickleball for PINK
• Manage a grants calendar and track submission deadlines
• Maintain records of submitted applications and outcomes
• Communicate directly with co-founders on pipeline progress and strategy
• Help identify new funding sources as the organization expands nationally

Qualifications

• Current high school student with strong written communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal oversight
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Genuine interest in nonprofit work, fundraising, or social impact
• Prior writing experience, whether academic, journalistic, or otherwise, is a plus but not required

Additional Details

• This is a fully remote, volunteer position
• Time commitment is flexible and can be worked around a school schedule
• You will carry the title of Director of Grants at a registered 501(c)(3) organization, which carries real weight on college applications and resumes
• You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, and organizational strategy working directly alongside the founding team