Grant Development Manager (Virtual Volunteer)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• LinkedIn recommendations and skill endorsements.
• Social media volunteer highlight and public recognition.
• Professional reference and letter of recommendation upon successful completion.
• Hands-on experience in a mission-driven setting.
• 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.

Schedule

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