What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants Manager (Funding Strategy, Grant Writing & Development) – Volunteer Leadership Role position at The Donovan's Venom 501c3?
The Donovan's Venom, INC. Is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization dedicated to taking music, art, and entertainment to those who need it the most. The Donovan's Venom, INC. Caters to no particular individual(s) yet pledges relief to impaired or deprived individuals who are in need of musical,visual, comedic, and-or any alternative forms of liberation-through fine art & entertainment. The Donovan's Venom INC. Gives its resources to individuals who don't have the means or access.
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Grants Manager (Funding Strategy, Grant Writing & Development)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Grants & Development | Volunteer Management Role
We’re Building — And It Needs Funding to Scale
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Programs.
Platforms.
Impact.
But growth requires resources.
We are seeking a Grants Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop strong proposals, and secure the resources needed to expand access to fine arts and music education.
Because impact doesn’t scale without funding.
And funding doesn’t happen without strategy.
The Role
This role is responsible for leading the organization’s grant strategy, writing, and submission process.
You will identify opportunities, manage the grant pipeline, and develop proposals that clearly communicate our mission, impact, and vision.
You are not just writing grants.
You are building the funding engine behind the organization.
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and development, ensuring the organization has the resources to grow and sustain its impact.
What You’ll Own
Grant Strategy & Pipeline Development
This role is for someone who
Required
We are building — and funding in real time.
To ensure alignment
This is a volunteer role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.
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Grants Manager (Funding Strategy, Grant Writing & Development)
The Donovan’s Venom
Remote | Grants & Development | Volunteer Management Role
We’re Building — And It Needs Funding to Scale
The Donovan’s Venom is growing.
Programs.
Platforms.
Impact.
But growth requires resources.
We are seeking a Grants Manager to identify funding opportunities, develop strong proposals, and secure the resources needed to expand access to fine arts and music education.
Because impact doesn’t scale without funding.
And funding doesn’t happen without strategy.
The Role
This role is responsible for leading the organization’s grant strategy, writing, and submission process.
You will identify opportunities, manage the grant pipeline, and develop proposals that clearly communicate our mission, impact, and vision.
You are not just writing grants.
You are building the funding engine behind the organization.
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and development, ensuring the organization has the resources to grow and sustain its impact.
What You’ll Own
Grant Strategy & Pipeline Development
- Identify and evaluate grant opportunities
- Build and manage a structured grant pipeline
- Align opportunities with organizational priorities
- Lead the development of
- Grant proposals
- Letters of inquiry (LOIs)
- Supporting documentation
- Clearly communicate mission, impact, and outcomes
- Track grant deadlines and requirements
- Ensure timely and complete submissions
- Maintain organization and accuracy
- Research foundations, organizations, and funding sources
- Identify new opportunities for funding
- Stay informed on relevant grant programs
- Partner with
- Programs team
- Finance team
- Leadership
- Gather data, metrics, and narratives for proposals
- Assist in tracking grant outcomes and requirements
- Support reporting as needed
- Ensure alignment with grant expectations
- Maintain grant records, submissions, and statuses
- Track outcomes and funding progress
- Ensure visibility into pipeline performance
- Translate organizational work into compelling narratives
- Highlight measurable outcomes and impact
- Strengthen the organization’s funding case
- Build and improve grant writing processes
- Create templates and reusable materials
- Ensure consistency and quality
- Identify ways to improve success rates
- Refine grant strategy and approach
- Strengthen long-term funding efforts
This role is for someone who
- Has strong writing and research skills
- Thinks in strategy, structure, and funding pipelines
- Can turn information into compelling narratives
- Is highly organized and deadline-driven
- Wants to support a mission-driven organization through funding
Required
- 3–5 years of experience in
- Grant writing
- Development
- Fundraising or similar roles
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Experience managing deadlines and multiple submissions
- Experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations
- Experience with grant research tools
- Experience in remote teams
- 10–15 hours per week
- Flexible schedule (aligned to grant deadlines)
- Participation in grant and development discussions required
- Fully remote
- Experience leading grant strategy and funding efforts
- Opportunity to directly impact organizational growth
- Exposure to nonprofit funding and development
- Development in writing, strategy, and fundraising
We are building — and funding in real time.
To ensure alignment
- You must be able to start within 14 days
- You must complete the full application
- You must be ready to contribute immediately
This is a volunteer role.
We are onboarding individuals who are ready to contribute immediately.
Please only apply if you are prepared to begin within the next 14 days.