Grant Manager (Volunteer Opportunity)

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.

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
• Cook up 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

• 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