Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation

Grant Team Member

Operations Support Role

Role Overview

MCWT is seeking passionate and detail-oriented volunteers to serve as Grant Team Members, supporting efforts to secure funding that advances our mission to inspire and grow women and girls in technology. This remote volunteer role provides an opportunity to contribute strategic support through research, writing collaboration, and grant preparation.

Grant Team Members will work alongside staff and fellow volunteers to help identify opportunities, strengthen applications, and support the overall grant development process.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteers may support a variety of grant-related activities, including:

  • Researching potential grant opportunities aligned with MCWT programs and priorities
  • Assisting with drafting or reviewing grant narratives and supporting materials
  • Gathering program data, impact stories, and organizational information for applications
  • Supporting grant tracking and deadline management
  • Helping maintain organized documentation related to grant submissions
  • Collaborating with staff and volunteers to strengthen funding strategies

Ideal Skills & Experience

We welcome volunteers who are:

  • Strong writers or editors with attention to detail
  • Organized and comfortable managing timelines and documentation
  • Interested in nonprofit development, fundraising, or program impact
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
  • Passionate about supporting opportunities for women and girls in technology

Previous grant writing or nonprofit experience is helpful but not required.

Time Commitment & Structure

  • Approximately 5–10 hours per month
  • Work is fully remote with flexible scheduling
  • Collaboration may include occasional virtual meetings or asynchronous communication

Impact

Grant Team Members play a vital role in helping MCWT sustain and expand programs by securing funding that creates meaningful opportunities for women and girls pursuing technology pathways.

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