Grant Writing Officer - Volunteer

Grant Writing Officer - Volunteer

Elizabeth Heyrick Society is seeking a Grant Writing Officer to secure the lasting legacy of one of Britain’s great social justice campaigners. If you’re a skilled communicator who’s passionate about social justice, join us in making a difference.

As a Grant Writing Officer, you will compile proposals to secure funding for key initiatives such as our status project. Your contributions will be fundamental to the success of our organisation and will directly contribute to the realisation of a monumental tribute to Elizabeth Heyrick in Leicester.

• Grant writing experience – Successful proposals to foundations, government agencies, donors, or other funding sources.
• Communication skills – Excellent written and verbal communication to articulate the significance of the statue project, its impact on the community, and the value for potential donors.
• Passion for our cause – Commitment to women’s rights and wider social justice causes.
• Relationship building skills – Ability to build and maintain relationships with key contacts in order to source content for funding proposals.

As part of our grants team, you’ll play a crucial role in securing funding for our women’s rights and social equality initiatives. Your primary responsibility will be to develop compelling funding applications to grants from organisations including government agencies, foundations, and private donors. Alongside support from our Head of Fundraising, you’ll also collaborate with volunteers from across Elizabeth Heyrick Society to source content on our work to further social justice causes.

Your attention to detail and strong writing skills will be essential in crafting persuasive narratives that highlight the importance of our work and the need for financial support.

While we are keen for our volunteering roles to fit flexibly around your other commitments, there will be funding deadlines associated with applications for you to manage in partnership with our Head of Fundraising.