Volunteer Grant Writer

Help us fund free complementary support for people living with cancer

Golden Rose Cancer Collective (GRCC) is looking for an experienced and passionate Volunteer Grant Writer to help us secure funding that will allow us to expand our work supporting people affected by cancer.

GRCC is an Australian registered charity connecting people living with cancer with qualified complementary therapists who volunteer their services at no cost to the person with cancer.

We are growing and have exciting plans to expand our reach, develop our online platform, build partnerships and make more complementary support accessible to people who need it.

About the role

We are seeking a volunteer Grant Writer who can identify suitable funding opportunities and develop compelling, high-quality grant applications.

You will work closely with our Program Coordinator and Founder/CEO to understand our programs, funding priorities and impact, then translate these into strong applications that demonstrate why investment in GRCC will make a difference.

Responsibilities may include:

• Researching and identifying relevant Australian grants and philanthropic funding opportunities
• Assessing grant guidelines and eligibility
• Developing and writing grant applications
• Tailoring applications to different funders and their priorities
• Helping articulate our programs, outcomes and community impact
• Developing budgets and supporting documentation in collaboration with the team
• Maintaining a grant calendar and tracking applications and outcomes
• Identifying opportunities for longer-term funding and partnerships
• Assisting with acquittals and grant reporting where required

What we're looking for

Ideally, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience writing successful grant applications
• Strong written communication and storytelling skills
• The ability to research funding opportunities and interpret grant guidelines
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• An understanding of the Australian not-for-profit, health, community or charitable sector is desirable but not essential
• A genuine interest in making a positive difference for people affected by cancer

You do not need to be a cancer specialist. We are looking for someone who can take our story, programs and impact and communicate them persuasively to potential funders.

What you'll gain

This is an opportunity to use your skills for a cause with a direct community impact.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a tangible contribution to people living with cancer
• Work with a small, passionate volunteer-led charity
• Build your portfolio of not-for-profit grant-writing experience
• Help shape the future growth of an emerging organisation
• Work flexibly and remotely
• Become part of the GRCC community and our network of practitioners and supporters

Commitment

Volunteer | Remote | Flexible

We are particularly interested in someone who can commit approximately 3–5 hours per week, although this can be discussed depending on availability and upcoming grant opportunities.

The role can be undertaken entirely remotely.

About Golden Rose Cancer Collective

Golden Rose Cancer Collective is an Australian registered charity with a simple goal: to connect people living with cancer with complementary therapists who are willing to volunteer their services.

Our vision is for people affected by cancer to have greater access to supportive complementary therapies alongside their conventional cancer care, without financial barriers preventing access.

Every successful grant helps us reach more people and strengthen the services we can offer our community.

Interested?

If you have grant-writing experience and would like to use your skills to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send us:

• A brief introduction
• An outline of your grant-writing experience
• Examples of grants or funding applications you have successfully contributed to, if available
• Your availability

Join us and help turn good ideas into funded programs that make a real difference.

Golden Rose Cancer Collective Ltd (GRCC)
Connecting people. Supporting wellbeing. Making complementary care more accessible.