Volunteer Grants Manager

Volunteer Grants ManagerBlack Mental Health Matters Inc. (BMHM)

Location: Remote Time Commitment: 10–20 hours/week

Reports To: Executive Director

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid)

About BMHM

Black Mental Health Matters Inc. (BMHM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to culturally responsive mental health resources, education, and advocacy within Black communities. With over three years of established programming, BMHM is currently scaling its impact and reach, and is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Grants Manager to help drive sustainable funding for our mission.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Grants Manager will lead BMHM's grant-seeking efforts, from prospect research through proposal submission and reporting. This role is critical to securing the general operating and program support funding needed to sustain and grow BMHM's work. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an excellent writer, and passionate about mental health equity in Black communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect Research: Identify and evaluate grant opportunities (foundations, corporate giving programs, government grants) aligned with BMHM's mission and eligibility.
• Grant Writing: Draft, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials.
• Grant Calendar Management: Maintain a master calendar of deadlines, submission requirements, and reporting due dates.
• Compliance & Reporting: Track awarded grants and ensure timely, accurate submission of progress and financial reports to funders.
• Relationship Management: Support communication with current and prospective funders, including acknowledgment letters and stewardship touchpoints.
• Data & Records: Maintain organized records of applications, awards, denials, and funder correspondence in BMHM's grants tracking system.
• Collaboration: Work with the Executive Director and program staff to gather data, outcomes, and stories needed for proposals and reports.

Qualifications

• At last 5 years prior experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, or fundraising (professional or volunteer) preferred.
• Strong written communication and storytelling skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit funding landscape, especially within mental health, racial equity, or community health spaces, is a plus.
• Comfortable working remotely and communicating via email/Slack/video calls.
• Passion for BMHM's mission and commitment to Black mental health advocacy.

What You'll Gain

• Meaningful, mission-driven volunteer experience with measurable impact.
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of nonprofit grant writing and fundraising work.
• Flexible, remote schedule (10–20 hrs/week).
• Collaboration with a passionate, mission-aligned team.
• Letter of recommendation/reference upon request after a satisfactory term of service.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief statement of interest outlining relevant experience to [email protected]

Black Mental Health Matters Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive volunteer environment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.