Volunteer Grant & Fundraising Lead

 

Location

Remote

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Type

Volunteer (Unpaid), part-time

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Grant & Fundraising Lead to build and guide Useful Arts’ fundraising efforts. This person will help design our development strategy, lead grant and donor initiatives, and establish the basic systems that will support growth over the next few years.

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You will work directly with the Co-founder / CEO and have the opportunity to shape how a small, focused nonprofit at the intersection of arts and AI sustains its mission. Over time, this role may include mentoring junior volunteers who support grant research and fundraising operations.

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This is ideal for someone with prior experience in nonprofit fundraising or development who wants to apply their skills to a new, timely mission around creative rights and AI transparency.

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Key Responsibilities

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Strategy and Planning

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• Develop an early-stage fundraising and development strategy for Useful Arts, including near-term priorities and longer-term goals
   

• Identify the most promising funding pathways for our size and stage, such as grants, major donors, sponsorships, and online campaigns
   

• Advise on basic infrastructure and tools for tracking prospects, deadlines, and donor relationships
   

Grant Development

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• Research, prioritize, and track grant opportunities from foundations, corporate philanthropy, and relevant public sources
   

• Lead the drafting and refinement of grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and follow-up reports
   

• Work with the Co-founder / CEO to shape clear, compelling language about Useful Arts’ programs and impact
   

Donor and Partner Development

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• Help identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, creative industry partners, and AI or tech companies that align with our mission
   

• Collaborate on donor communications such as updates, thank you messages, and simple impact reports
   

• Provide guidance on early fundraising campaigns, including messaging and audience targeting
   

Collaboration and Leadership

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• Partner closely with the Co-founder / CEO to align fundraising efforts with program priorities (CAUD initiative, AI Tool Training Series, educational content, and storytelling)
   

• Help define potential junior support roles and, if appropriate, mentor a volunteer assistant focused on grant research and drafting
   

• Contribute to a culture of transparency, ethical practice, and respect for creative communities

 

Qualifications

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• At least 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and grant writing
   

• Demonstrated success in securing grants or gifts from foundations, corporations, or major donors
   

• Strong writing, editing, and persuasive communication skills
   

• Comfort working with budgets, basic metrics, and reporting requirements
   

• Ability to manage multiple prospects and deadlines in a structured way
   

• Alignment with Useful Arts’ mission around creative rights, transparency in AI, and support for artists and creative workers
   

• Familiarity with simple tracking tools or CRMs is helpful, but not required

 

Commitment & Benefits

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• Volunteer leadership role of approximately 5–10 hours per week
   

• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
   

• Remote-first, with flexible schedule and potential optional NYC collaboration

 

What you’ll gain

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• A leadership role shaping fundraising strategy for a mission-driven, early-stage nonprofit in a highly topical space
   

• Opportunities to build relationships with funders and partners at the intersection of arts, technology, and policy
   

• Close collaboration with an experienced executive founder and a growing network of creatives and AI practitioners
   

• Professional references, letters of recommendation, and public recognition of your contributions

 

How to Apply

Please email your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief statement of interest (including any notable fundraising or grant successes) to hello@usefularts.info with the subject line: Volunteer Grant & Fundraising Lead.