Overview
Women of Color On The Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization founded on the vision of healing, empowerment, and transformation for women and families who have been historically marginalized. Since our founding, we have worked tirelessly to create pathways of support, education, and leadership for women of color—especially those impacted by poverty, trauma, substance abuse, and systemic injustice.
Why Volunteer With Us?
Volunteering with WOCOTM is more than giving back—it’s becoming part of a movement. When you join us, you support a grassroots force for change. Whether your skills are in administration, outreach, mentorship, mental health, event planning, or simply showing up—you are needed, and your impact is real. Join us in helping women and communities heal, rise, and move forward.
Role
Volunteer Pro Bono Grant Writer
About Us
Women of Color on the Move (WOCOTM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, supporting, and uplifting women and girls of color through advocacy, education, leadership development, and community-driven programs. We are growing rapidly, and our ability to secure grants is essential to expanding our impact.
Role Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer Pro Bono Grant Writer to support our mission by identifying funding opportunities and preparing compelling grant proposals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced writer—or an emerging grant professional—to contribute meaningfully to an organization making a measurable difference in the lives of women and girls of color.
Key Responsibilities
- Research federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities aligned with WOCOTM programs
- Write, edit, and submit grant letters of intent (LOIs), full proposals, and reports
- Maintain grants calendar and meet internal submission timelines
- Collaborate with CEO/Founder and Executive Director and program leads to gather needed program information
- Assist in developing budgets and supporting documentation for grant applications
- Track submitted grants and outcomes
- Support grant compliance and reporting requirements (as needed)
Qualifications
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills
- Previous experience with grant writing preferred, but not required
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Passion for equity, advocacy, and community empowerment
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Familiarity with nonprofit funding a plus
What You Gain
- Experience contributing to a growing nonprofit serving women and girls of color
- Opportunities to build a portfolio of grant proposals
- Collaboration with mission-driven leadership
- Professional reference and LinkedIn recommendation upon successful volunteer service
Time Commitment
Flexible; typically 5–10 hours per week
(Volunteer role — no compensation, no employee relationship per CA law.)
Location
Remote (Sacramento, CA–based organization - International)
How To Apply
Please send the following to
- Short cover note explaining your interest
- Resume or LinkedIn profile
- Writing sample (preferred, not required)