Unpaid-Volunteer Position - Grant Development Coordinator (Grant Writer)

ABOUT US

• Missing Pieces Support Group is a nonprofit organization founded by women who have personally experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss—from first-term miscarriages to stillbirths. Our mission is to uplift underserved communities through advocacy, education, and resource connection. We understand the emotional and physical toll of such loss and are committed to helping others navigate their grief.

Our mission is to bring awareness to pregnancy loss and offer support to grieving families by:

• Providing informational resources
• Forming a mindful community that bridges the gap between similar support services
• Providing a platform that gives families the opportunity to share their stories online.

We are seeking a passionate, empathetic, and collaborative individual to join our team in a volunteer capacity. This is an unpaid/volunteer opportunity for anyone interested in donating their time to our non-profit. Learn more: https://missingpiecessupportgroup.org Missing Pieces Support Group is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to help secure funding that supports our programs and mission. This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity for individuals who want to contribute their skills to a growing nonprofit organization while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit development and fundraising. The Volunteer Grant Development Coordinator (Grant Writer) will identify funding opportunities, research prospective grantmakers, prepare compelling grant proposals, and help manage the grant application process from start to finish. This role also involves collaborating with team members to gather information, track deadlines, and strengthen relationships with funding organizations. QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with a diverse team
• Ability to understand and communicate organizational programs, goals, and funding needs
• Strong research skills and knowledge of funding opportunity sources
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently
• Available to work remotely with a flexible schedule of approximately 4 hrs per week
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a remote team environment

Bonus if you have…

• Experience working with nonprofit organizations or 501(c)(3) entities
• Previous grant writing, grant research, fundraising, or development experience
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding is a plus

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Research and identify grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission, programs, and strategic goals
• Actively work to improve knowledge and skills of the grant submission process by using available online resources.
• Maintain and update a grant tracking system, including deadlines, requirements, and submission statuses
• Prepare high-quality grant proposals by determining concept, gathering information, writing drafts, incorporating feedback, and obtaining approvals
• Collaborate with leadership and team members to develop strong, competitive funding requests
• Track grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of applications and reports
• Participate in team meetings and provide updates on grant-related activities
• Review and provide feedback on draft proposals developed by other team members, as needed
• Assist in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with foundations, corporations, and other funding partners

TIME COMMITMENT

• Volunteer role with flexible hours (estimated 4–6 hours per week)
• Remote, with occasional virtual meetings as needed
• Ideal for individuals seeking experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or admin support

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

• Gain valuable nonprofit experience
• Expand your professional network
• Be part of a mission-driven, inclusive team
• Flexible scheduling and remote collaboration/Choose your own hours
• Opportunities to learn and grow within the nonprofit sector, while gaining valuable nonprofit experience
• Join a passionate, mission-driven team
• Letters of recommendation and skill-building opportunities available

Job Type: Part-time Job Types: Part-time, Internship Pay: $0.01 - $0.02 per year Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• We require an assessment for this role, are you willing to complete a short assessment?
• Thank you for expressing interest in this role. I'd like to confirm that you understand this is a volunteer (unpaid) position. This is a volunteer position, are you able and willing to volunteer?
• What motivated you to apply for this role?
• If any, Could you share what connection or experience you have with the pregnancy loss community?
• Have you recently had a background check within the past year?

Experience:

• Canva or similar graphic design tools: 1 year (Required)
• brand management: 1 year (Required)
• project management: 1 year (Preferred)
• managing brand social media accounts: 1 year (Required)
• social media analytics : 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Remote