- Research and identify grant opportunities that support animal rescue and welfare services
- Maintain a grant calendar and develop strategic submission plans
- Gather relevant organizational data and write compelling grant proposals
- Track the status of submissions and manage follow-up communications with funders
- Provide updates to and collaborate with the Board of Directors regarding proposal status and outcomes
- Strong research and persuasive writing skills
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently
- Comfortable with computers and online research tools
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Volunteer Grant Writer – Make a Lifesaving Difference
Cat Cove, Inc. is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to help us secure the funding that makes our lifesaving work possible. If you’re a skilled researcher and writer who wants to use your talents to directly impact animal rescue efforts, this is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make a difference.
About the Role
As our Volunteer Grant Writer, you will play a vital role in helping Cat Cove expand its capacity to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome cats in need. Your work will directly support programs that save lives and strengthen our community.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why This Role Matters
Your time and talent will directly impact Cat Cove’s ability to save hundreds of feline lives in the years ahead. Every successful grant translates into food, medical care, shelter, and second chances for cats who need it most.
In addition to the personal fulfillment of making a tangible difference, this role offers valuable, transferable experience in nonprofit development, grant management, and strategic fundraising — an investment in both your community and your future career.
If you’re ready to combine purpose with professional growth, we would love to hear from you.
Link to our Volunteer Application: CCI-Volunteer-Application.pdf
