Solution Community · 8 hours ago
Donor & Grants Research Manager (Volunteer)
Solution Community is an international nonprofit dedicated to fostering global collaboration for social change. As the Donor & Grants Research Manager, you will research and qualify grant opportunities and donor prospects to align with the organization's mission, ensuring effective relationship-building with funders.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
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: Use ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar AI tools to speed up 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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Prior experience in fundraising, prospect research, or grants management
Understanding of nonprofit finance and donor reporting requirements
Experience with global or cross-cultural funders
Benefits
Global Collaboration. Partner with leaders and strategists from the Forbes 2000 Global legends.
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.