Grants & Institutional Fundraising Support

Skilled Volunteer: Grants & Institutional Fundraising Support
Department: Development
Supervisor: Structured Giving (Grants) Manager
Status: Skilled Volunteer (Unpaid)
Time Commitment: Flexible; approximately XX hours per week
Number of Volunteers Needed: 4–5
Overview
United Community is seeking skilled volunteer grant writers and/or fundraisers to support the organization’s institutional fundraising efforts. These volunteers will play a critical role in strengthening United Community’s grants pipeline by supporting prospecting, research, drafting, editing and submission preparation across a diverse portfolio of public and private funding sources.
This opportunity is ideal for current professionals, retired grant writers, or experienced fundraisers who are passionate about community impact and interested in contributing their expertise in a meaningful, mission-driven way. Volunteers will work closely with United Community’s Development team and may focus on one or more funding areas based on experience and interest.
Ideal Experience & Strengths
We are particularly interested in volunteers with experience in one or more of the following areas:
Federal grants
State and local government grants
Corporate foundations
Private foundations
Regional or national funding opportunities
Strong writing skills, comfortable working with multiple deadlines and an ability to interpret funder guidelines are essential. Prior nonprofit or institutional fundraising experience is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Grants Research & Prospecting
Identify and research potential funding opportunities aligned with United Community’s programs and priorities
Review eligibility requirements, deadlines and application guidelines
Summarize opportunities and recommendations for the Structured Givi