Remote Grant Researcher & Writer (Volunteer)

Volunteer Centre of Calgary; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Ottawa is seeking a Grant Researcher and Application Writer to assist with funding for programs designed for soldiers and veterans. This role offers remote work with a commitment of 6-10 hours per week. Responsibilities include researching grants, writing applications, and communicating effectively with grant providers. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and fluency in English, with preferred experience in MS Office and Google Workspace. An understanding of the nonprofit sector is a plus.

Benefits

Direct mentorship from leadership

Opportunity to build a network

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience researching grants and writing grant applications is necessary.
• Fluency in English written and oral communications.
• Strong organisational skills to manage time and deadlines.
• High level of discretion and trustworthiness.
• Comfortable working independently with occasional meetings.
• Experience using MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Fluency in French or Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Use Grant Toolkit resources for grant communication.
• Refine the message for specific grant requirements.
• Contact grant providers for advice.
• Review and modify the Grant Toolkit.

Skills

Researching grants

Writing grant applications

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

MS Office programs

Google Workspace

Job description

A nonprofit organization in Ottawa is seeking a Grant Researcher and Application Writer to assist with funding for programs designed for soldiers and veterans. This role offers remote work with a commitment of 6-10 hours per week. Responsibilities include researching grants, writing applications, and communicating effectively with grant providers. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and fluency in English, with preferred experience in MS Office and Google Workspace. An understanding of the nonprofit sector is a plus.