Grants and Partnerships Manager | Coordinator | Specialist | Assistant — Multiple Volunteer Roles

Job summary

Develop and support fundraising, grant, and partnership strategies by researching funding opportunities, preparing proposals and outreach materials, and building relationships with donors, sponsors, and potential partners. Coordinate campaigns, maintain records and deadlines, and collaborate with CARSA teams on proposals, budgets, communications, and funder reporting.

Job details

Organization: Canadian Academy for Research & STEM Advancement (CARSA) Location: Remote Position type: Unpaid volunteer Availability: Flexible, with an agreed time commitment About the Opportunity CARSA is recruiting volunteers to support its fundraising, grant development, and partnership activities. We welcome people who want to help expand opportunities in research, STEM education, and professional development. Multiple positions are available at the Manager, Coordinator, Specialist, and Assistant levels. Appointments will reflect each applicant’s experience, skills, interests, and agreed responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will be allocated across the team according to each person’s role and expertise: Develop a documented fundraising, grants, and partnership strategy with clear priorities, timelines, and targets. Research suitable grants, foundations, corporate sponsors, individual donors, and other funding opportunities. Prepare grant proposals, funding applications, sponsorship packages, donor appeals, and supporting materials. Identify and approach prospective donors and sponsors; follow up and maintain relationships. Plan and support fundraising campaigns for CARSA’s programs and activities. Identify universities, research institutions, businesses, and community organizations for potential collaboration. Support partnership proposals, discussions, and follow-up. Maintain funding and partnership records, application deadlines, and progress reports. Coordinate with CARSA’s leadership, programs, communications, and finance teams on proposals, budgets, publicity, and funder reporting. Available Roles Manager: Leads the team, develops strategy, oversees funding proposals, and manages key donor and partner relationships. Coordinator: Organizes activities, deadlines, outreach, records, and follow-up across the team. Specialist: Contributes expertise in grant writing, fundraising, sponsorship development, or partnerships. Assistant: Supports opportunity research, prospect lists, documentation, outreach preparation, and administration. Who Should Apply We welcome applicants with relevant experience or a strong interest in fundraising, grant research and writing, donor relations, sponsorships, business development, or institutional partnerships. Strong candidates will demonstrate: Clear writing and professional communication. Good research, organization, and follow-up skills. Reliability and the ability to collaborate remotely. An interest in CARSA’s mission and programs. Manager and Specialist applicants should demonstrate relevant experience. Coordinator and Assistant roles are also suitable for emerging professionals with transferable skills and a willingness to learn. What You Will Gain Practical experience in fundraising, grants, and partnership development. Opportunities to collaborate with researchers, educators, and professionals. A meaningful role in supporting CARSA’s programs and growth. Please note: These are unpaid volunteer appointments. How to Apply Apply through this LinkedIn listing with your CV

What you’ll do

Develop and support fundraising, grant, and partnership strategies by researching funding opportunities, preparing proposals and outreach materials, and building relationships with donors, sponsors, and potential partners. Coordinate campaigns, maintain records and deadlines, and collaborate with CARSA teams on proposals, budgets, communications, and funder reporting.

Requirements

Applicants should have relevant experience or a strong interest in fundraising, grant research and writing, donor relations, sponsorships, business development, or institutional partnerships, along with clear communication, research, organization, reliability, and remote collaboration skills. Relevant experience is expected for Manager and Specialist roles; Coordinator and Assistant roles are also open to emerging professionals with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Practical Experience
• Collaboration Opportunities
• Meaningful Contribution

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred
• Fundraising · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Fundraising
• Grant Research
• Grant Writing
• Donor Relations
• Sponsorship Development
• Partnership Development
• Business Development
• Research
• Professional Communication
• Organization
• Follow-Up
• Remote Collaboration
• Proposal Writing
• Relationship Management
• Recordkeeping
• Campaign Planning

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Sales
• Science & Research
• Education

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