Senior Grant Research Specialist
Volunteer
About Us:
I’m Going To Be, Inc. is a New Jersey-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering developmentally disabled adults, economically disadvantaged children, and their caregivers. Our mission is to maximize potential through education and improved access to traditional and complementary medicine. We’re in an exciting growth phase, building awareness and preparing to open a centralized facility to serve our community.
About the Role:
I'm Going To Be is seeking a highly motivated Senior Grant Research Specialist to help identify major funding opportunities that align with our mission.
This volunteer role focuses on researching high-value grant opportunities ($100,000+) that support nonprofit startup costs, healthcare access, disability services, community development, and facility construction initiatives.
The selected volunteer will work directly with organizational leadership to locate grants that are a strong strategic fit for our nonprofit and our long-term vision of creating a comprehensive medical, wellness, and community facility serving families and individuals with developmental disabilities.
This role focuses specifically on identifying strategic funding opportunities that leadership can pursue, not writing grant proposals.
Responsibilities:
Research and identify high-quality grant opportunities ($100,000+)
Focus on grants that support: Nonprofit startup funding, Community health initiatives, Facility development and construction, and Program expansion and outreach
Evaluate eligibility requirements to determine alignment with the organization's mission
Prioritize 1–5 highly relevant grant opportunities per month
Utilize grant databases such as Grants.gov, Goodstack Grant Finder (Provided), and other databases
Provide clear summaries of each grant opportunity including: grant amount, eligibility criteria, deadlines, application requirements, and strategic fit with the organization
Submit identified opportunities through an internal grant tracking spreadsheet
Communicate with leadership regarding promising funding opportunities
What You'll Gain:
Hands-on experience in nonprofit grant research
Experience identifying major philanthropic funding opportunities
The opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven initiative that supports families and individuals with disabilities
Professional experience working with nonprofit leadership
Volunteer experience that strengthens resumes for careers in nonprofit management, fundraising, policy, or philanthropy
Letter of recomendation avalible upon request
An Ideal Candite:
We are looking for individuals who:
Have an interest in nonprofit development or philanthropy
Enjoy researching and analyzing funding opportunities
Are detail-oriented and organized
Can independently evaluate grant eligibility
Have experience with grant research, nonprofit fundraising, policy research, or academic research (preferred but not required)
Students, professionals, and individuals seeking experience in nonprofit development are encouraged to apply.