Grant Writer & Development Associate — Remote Volunteer

Grant Writer / Development Associate (Volunteer)

Promise Giving | Grants, Fundraising & Development

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a New York City–based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5–18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise—full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social‑emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills.

Through signature experiences like the Imagination Studio, the Kitchen Table, the Sound Lab, and the Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well‑being, and creative voice, all within a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility‑centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity‑protective storytelling, consent‑driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long‑term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

We are seeking a Grant Writer / Development Associate to support grant research, writing, and submission efforts. This role is responsible for translating MAP’s work into compelling proposals that secure funding from foundations, institutions, and partners. It connects program impact, data, and storytelling into clear, fundable narratives. This is a direct revenue‑driving role that supports the long‑term sustainability of the organization.

• Identify and research grant opportunities aligned with MAP’s mission and programs
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective funders and deadlines
• Track application timelines and requirements

• Draft, edit, and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry (LOIs), and applications
• Tailor proposals to align with funder priorities and guidelines
• Ensure clarity, accuracy, and compelling storytelling

• Collaborate with Promise Measure to integrate data, outcomes, and metrics into proposals
• Work with Program Team to accurately represent program design and impact
• Ensure proposals reflect both qualitative and quantitative impact

• Assist in preparing grant reports and updates for funders
• Track grant deliverables and reporting deadlines
• Maintain organized records of submissions and outcomes

• Work closely with Finance (Promise Finance) to align budgets and financial narratives
• Collaborate with Leadership on funding strategy and priorities
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via Google Workspace

• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to translate programs and data into compelling narratives
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple submissions
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity‑centered values

• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, or nonprofit development
• Familiarity with foundation funding and grant processes
• Experience working with program data or impact reporting
• Background in nonprofit, education, or social impact work

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6‑month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC‑based collaboration

• Hands‑on experience in grant writing and nonprofit development
• Exposure to funding strategy and institutional partnerships
• Collaboration with leadership, program, and data teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• A direct role in securing resources that sustain and expand impact

Interested candidates must apply directly through Idealist and submit

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required) describing relevant writing or fundraising experience and interest in MAP’s mission
• Optional writing sample (grant, proposal, or similar)

This role turns mission into funding. Help unlock the resources that allow every program to grow, every student to be served, and every promise to be sustained.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data‑privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.