A Global Voice for Autism
Location: Remote (Open to applicants worldwide) Position Type: Volunteer (Flexible hours) Reports to: Development Director
About A Global Voice for Autism
A Global Voice for Autism is on a mission to empower communities across the world to support autistic children and their families. Through trauma-informed, inclusive programs and emergency preparedness initiatives like the SAFE Project, we aim to build global capacity and foster compassionate response systems tailored to neurodiverse needs. We're scaling our impact-and your writing could help fuel our momentum. Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to join our development team. This role will be instrumental in helping us identify, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure funding for our global autism initiatives, including the expansion of SAFE and training programs for community responders and caregivers. Key Responsibilities
Grant Strategy & Research Research and identify potential funding opportunities (foundations, corporations, governments)
Stay current on grant requirements, deadlines, and best practices
Proposal Writing Draft, proofread, and submit persuasive grant proposals and letters of inquiry
Customize proposals based on funding priorities and guidelines
Collaboration & Impact Storytelling Work with program leads and directors to gather data and success stories for proposals
Ensure messaging aligns with our mission, goals, and the transformative impact of our work
Follow-up & Reporting Assist in developing reports and updates for awarded grants
Track submissions, deadlines, and correspondence with funders
Ideal Candidate
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Experience in grant writing, nonprofit fundraising, or proposal development
Understanding of autism advocacy, global development, or humanitarian fields is a plus
Organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative
Passionate about inclusive education, disability rights, or neurodiversity empowerment
What You’ll Gain
Help unlock vital funding that drives global autism inclusion
Build a strong portfolio in nonprofit development and grants
Collaborate with an inspiring team dedicated to systemic change
Know that your words are helping rewrite futures across communities worldwide
Ready to Lend Your Voice?
Send a resume and writing sample to dalvarez@aglobalvoice.org Subject Line: Grant Writer Volunteer Application
A Global Voice for Autism is on a mission to empower communities across the world to support autistic children and their families. Through trauma-informed, inclusive programs and emergency preparedness initiatives like the SAFE Project, we aim to build global capacity and foster compassionate response systems tailored to neurodiverse needs. We're scaling our impact-and your writing could help fuel our momentum. Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Volunteer Grant Writer to join our development team. This role will be instrumental in helping us identify, write, and submit compelling grant proposals to secure funding for our global autism initiatives, including the expansion of SAFE and training programs for community responders and caregivers. Key Responsibilities
Grant Strategy & Research Research and identify potential funding opportunities (foundations, corporations, governments)
Stay current on grant requirements, deadlines, and best practices
Proposal Writing Draft, proofread, and submit persuasive grant proposals and letters of inquiry
Customize proposals based on funding priorities and guidelines
Collaboration & Impact Storytelling Work with program leads and directors to gather data and success stories for proposals
Ensure messaging aligns with our mission, goals, and the transformative impact of our work
Follow-up & Reporting Assist in developing reports and updates for awarded grants
Track submissions, deadlines, and correspondence with funders
Ideal Candidate
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
Experience in grant writing, nonprofit fundraising, or proposal development
Understanding of autism advocacy, global development, or humanitarian fields is a plus
Organized, deadline-driven, and collaborative
Passionate about inclusive education, disability rights, or neurodiversity empowerment
What You’ll Gain
Help unlock vital funding that drives global autism inclusion
Build a strong portfolio in nonprofit development and grants
Collaborate with an inspiring team dedicated to systemic change
Know that your words are helping rewrite futures across communities worldwide
Ready to Lend Your Voice?
Send a resume and writing sample to dalvarez@aglobalvoice.org Subject Line: Grant Writer Volunteer Application