Corporate fundraising executive volunteer volunteer roles in Belfast
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HeadGym Foundation
We train teachers and community partners to deliver trauma-informed psychosocial support empowering displaced Cambodian children.
Grant Writer Volunteer Support
Role Description
Join HeadGym Foundation as a volunteer and be part of a team striving to improve the health outcomes and well-being of children in Cambodia.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct Research on grant opportunities
- Identify potential funders and grant-making organizations.
- Maintain our pipeline of prospects, applications, and deadlines.
- Drafting compelling grant proposals, concept notes, and supporting materials.
- Support the Executive Director on stewardship of foundation relationships to strengthen long-term partnerships.
Skills we’re looking for:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, strategic thinker with attention to detail.
- Proactive, learner mindset with a can-do changemaker attitude.
- Previous experience in donor/foundation research, database management, or proposal writing is a plus.
What you’ll gain:
- Be part of a creative, dynamic team.
- Contribute to positive change for young people and women across East Africa.
- Exposure to foundation fundraising, startup, and impact-driven environments.
- Opportunity to network, develop new skills, and strengthen your professional profile.
Minimum Hours per Week:
7-9 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
LEVAEBIO
We transform agricultural waste into sustainable bio-based leather alternatives for fashion and accessories.
EU Grant Writer & Narrative Strategist (Climate Tech / Bio-materials)
We are building Levaebio, a sustainable materials startup focused on next-generation bio-based leather alternatives derived from agro-waste and bio-binders.
We are looking for a skilled volunteer to develop compelling grant narratives and drive end-to-end application efforts for non-dilutive funding opportunities across Europe, particularly in climate tech, circular economy, and bio-material innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft high-quality grant applications and narratives (EIC, Horizon Europe, CBE, LIFE, etc.)
- Develop:
- Problem statement
- Innovation differentiation
- Market opportunity
- Environmental impact (CO₂ reduction, circularity)
- Translate technical concepts into clear, persuasive funding language
- Support creation of:
- Pitch decks
- Executive summaries
- Concept notes
- Align applications with EU priorities (Green Deal, circular economy, sustainability)
- Take end-to-end ownership of grant applications, from concept to final submission
- Work on both:
- Single-applicant grants (e.g., EIC Accelerator)
- Consortium-based grants (e.g., Horizon Europe, CBE JU)
- Ensure compliance with grant guidelines, formats, and evaluation criteria
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen application quality and success probability
- Track submitted applications and iterate based on feedback or evaluation outcomes
Ideal Candidate:
- Prior experience in grant writing / startup fundraising content
- Strong writing and storytelling ability (especially for deep-tech or sustainability)
- Understanding of EU funding frameworks (EIC, Horizon, etc.) is a strong plus
- Ability to structure complex information clearly
- Detail-oriented, ownership-driven, and deadline-focused
What You’ll Gain:
- Hands-on experience in international deep-tech fundraising
- Exposure to EU grant ecosystem and evaluation criteria
- Close collaboration with founder (25+ years industry experience)
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact sustainability venture
Minimum Hours per Week:
7-9 hours per week
Duration:
6+ months
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.