Grant Manager (Volunteer Opportunity)

Outcome School — Expanding Access. Elevating Futures. Empowering Communities.

Outcome School is a free, remote tech and leadership academy serving underserved youth, minorities, and career‑transitioning adults. We equip learners with real skills, real portfolios, and real confidence to enter the modern workforce. Our growth depends on strategic, mission‑aligned fundraising — and that’s where you come in.

We are seeking a Grant Lead / Development Manager who will own the entire grants pipeline from discovery to submission. This is a leadership‑level volunteer role for someone who thrives on strategy, structure, and impact.

🌟 Role Overview

The Grant Lead / Development Manager is the engine behind Outcome School’s fundraising success. You will oversee the full lifecycle of grant development — from identifying opportunities to managing deadlines, coordinating contributors, and ensuring every proposal reflects our mission with clarity and excellence.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to lead, build systems, and directly influence the sustainability of a growing nonprofit.

🧠 Key Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Pipeline Ownership

• Lead the full grant development process from research to submission
• Build and maintain a strategic pipeline of high‑value funding opportunities
• Prioritize grants based on mission alignment, competitiveness, and organizational needs

Project & Team Management

• Manage deadlines, timelines, and deliverables across multiple proposals
• Assign tasks to grant writers, researchers, and collaborators
• Ensure all team members have the information and context they need to succeed
• Maintain a clear, organized workflow for drafts, revisions, and submissions

Quality & Mission Alignment

• Ensure every proposal reflects Outcome School’s voice, mission, and impact
• Review drafts for clarity, consistency, and alignment with funder priorities
• Maintain a library of reusable narratives, data points, and organizational language

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the CEO, program leads, and volunteer teams to gather program details
• Coordinate with the Grant Researcher to evaluate new opportunities
• Communicate progress, risks, and needs to leadership

Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of submissions, deadlines, and outcomes
• Track reporting requirements and renewal cycles
• Provide insights to strengthen future proposals

🎯 Ideal Candidate

You’ll excel in this role if you are:

• A natural organizer who loves structure, clarity, and follow‑through
• Skilled at managing projects, people, and timelines
• A strong communicator with an eye for narrative consistency
• Passionate about education, equity, and community empowerment
• Comfortable leading a small team of volunteer contributors
• Motivated by impact and excited to build something meaningful

Experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or project management is helpful — but leadership, ownership, and commitment matter most.

⏱️ Time Commitment

• 2–4 hours per week
• Minimum 3‑month commitment
• Fully remote, flexible schedule

🌍 Why Volunteer With Outcome School

• Lead a high‑impact function that directly fuels our mission
• Build real experience in nonprofit development and grant strategy
• Work with a visionary, supportive team committed to excellence
• Shape the systems and processes of a growing organization
• Create generational impact for underserved communities

📩 How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead a mission‑critical function and help expand access to tech education, we’d love to connect.

Submit your interest form