Donor and Grants Research Manager (Volunteer)

Solution Community; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work life

Growth and learning opportunities

Cultural richness from a diverse team

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the United States is seeking a Donor & Grants Research Manager to identify and manage funding opportunities that align with its mission. This role involves researching and analyzing grant prospects, managing outreach, and using AI tools to streamline workflows. Candidates should have 1-3 years of fundraising or donor research experience, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with donor organizations. This position supports a remote, multicultural environment and offers significant growth and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or donor research.
• Ability to analyze eligibility criteria for funding opportunities.
• Experience in direct communication with donor organizations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research grant opportunities that align with our mission.
• Analyze eligibility criteria and confirm fit before escalation.
• Manage CRM systems to organize and track funding opportunities.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising experience

Strong research skills

Attention to detail

Communication with donors

Organizational skills

Collaboration in multicultural teams

Tools

ClickUp

G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive)

Slack

AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini)

Job description

Contribution Requirements: Minimum 10–15 hours per week; minimum 3 months

About Solution Community

We are an international nonprofit, pioneering an innovative social platform dedicated to enabling actionable change. With volunteers from over 60 countries, we are a testament to the power of global collaboration. Our team members bring experiences from some of the world’s most successful companies, including Apple, Toyota, Walmart, Meta, and many others, creating a rich tapestry of knowledge and passion. Solution Community is now officially recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity! https://solutioncommunity.org/

Our Mission

To foster a global community of compassion, uniting individuals and organizations to solve the world’s social problems. We are the bridge that connects non-profits, businesses, philanthropists, and volunteers, empowering them to create meaningful change for current and future generations.

Our Vision

Imagine a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive—a world united by collaboration, compassion, and action. At Solution Community, we are bringing that vision to life, driving transformative change that reshapes the future.

The Role: Donor & Grants Research Manager

As our Donor & Grants Research Manager, you will be the detective of our Growth Team — identifying, researching, and qualifying grant opportunities and donor prospects that align with our mission. You will ensure we invest our energy into opportunities where we truly fit, while helping the team build strong relationships with funders from the very first contact.

What Will You Do?

• Research Grants & Donors: Search for funding opportunities that match our mission and organizational requirements.
• Qualification: Analyze eligibility criteria and confirm alignment before advancing opportunities.
• Direct Outreach: Contact organizations when necessary to clarify requirements and confirm eligibility.
• CRM Management: Track, organize, and update donor/grant opportunities in ClickUp (CRM system).
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Growth Team to prioritize high-potential opportunities and hand off qualified prospects for cultivation.
• AI-Powered Workflows: Utilize ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar AI tools to expedite research, draft outreach emails, and summarize grant requirements.
• Team Tools: Collaborate daily with the team through Slack, manage schedules and communication with Gmail/Google Calendar, and store research in Google Drive.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor research, or grant prospecting (1–3 years minimum preferred).
• Strong research skills and ability to analyze eligibility criteria with attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating directly with donor organizations to confirm requirements.
• Proficiency with tools: ClickUp, G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive), Slack.
• Ability to use AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar) to enhance research and draft communications.
• Organized, proactive, and collaborative team player who thrives in a remote, multicultural environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Prior experience in fundraising, prospect research, or grants management.
• Understanding of nonprofit finance and donor reporting requirements.
• Experience with global or cross-cultural funders.

What We Offer:

• Global Collaboration. Partner with leaders and strategists from the Forbes 2000 Global legends. Our team members have worked at top companies such as Apple, Toyota, Google, Netflix, Meta, Microsoft, Walmart, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Nestlé, General Electric, Walt Disney, Coca-Cola, Accenture, Nike, Hewlett-Packard, and many others.
• Meaningful Impact. Your research directly fuels opportunities that enable real-world change.
• Cultural Richness. Work with a vibrant, multicultural team from Ukraine to Brazil, the UK to India.
• Empowering Environment. Thrive in a culture that values compassion, integrity, innovation, and collaboration.
• Flexible Work Life. Manage your tasks from anywhere in the world with complete autonomy.
• Growth and Learning. Build skills in donor research, AI-powered workflows, and nonprofit fundraising strategy.
• Lasting Recognition. After dedicated collaboration, you receive a strong recommendation that enhances your career trajectory.