Volunteer: Grant Fundraising Packet and Draft 5 Proposals
About the role
We are seeking a skilled volunteer to help us compile a fundraising packet of materials with the Board. The volunteer will then apply to 3–5 potential and already identified grant funders in our funding plan.
Responsibilities
- Draft clear program summary, case for support, funding needs, and concise language for outreach
- Help strengthen our grant outreach to secure funding for camp, community, and education programs that support transracially adopted families
- Convey how our work equips parents and affirms children so no child feels alone in their experience
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in grant writing and fundraising
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of transracially adopted families and their unique challenges
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
The volunteer should have:
- A passion for supporting transracially adopted families
- An understanding of the complexities of adoption, race, and identity
- Experience working with nonprofits or similar organizations
Skills
Essential skills include:
- Writing and editing skills
- Grant writing and proposal development
- Project management
- Research and data analysis
Benefits
Volunteers will gain:
- Insight into the nonprofit sector and grant writing process
- Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals
- Personal satisfaction from making a positive impact on the lives of transracially adopted families
Pay
This is a volunteer opportunity and there is no compensation.
Schedule
Volunteer work will be flexible and can be arranged around the volunteer's schedule.
Together on the Journey
Mission: Through camp, community, and education, we equip families with the tools to navigate the complexities of adoption, race, and identity. We empower parents to challenge old paradigms, embrace lifelong growth, and show up for their children in deeper, more meaningful ways - so that no child feels alone in their experience. Above all, we ensure that transracially adopted children are fully seen, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are.