Grant Writer / Fundraising

As Grant Writer, you help secure the funding that makes our work possible.

We are looking for a motivated member to identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals and communicate with potential funders. Through funding applications, you will communicate our mission, projects and goals in a way that allows us to grow our impact.

The position is unpaid, as everyone in Solidarity Rising volunteers their time.

Your first focus will be securing funding for the Saharawi Solidarity Summit 2027: an international gathering in the Saharawi refugee camps in Algeria that brings together activists, researchers, journalists, students and policymakers committed to justice and self-determination for Western Sahara. You will join the work at a moment when grant funding can directly shape how many people we can bring together and how strong the summit becomes.

1. Grant research and opportunity identification

• Research foundations, trusts, institutions and other potential funding sources that align with Solidarity Rising’s mission.
• Identify relevant grant opportunities, funding programmes and application deadlines.
• Maintain an overview of funding requirements.
• Assess which opportunities are strategically relevant and worth pursuing.

2. Grant writing and proposal development

• Write and coordinate grant applications, proposals and enquiries.
• Translate Solidarity Rising’s mission and activities into compelling funding proposals.
• Work with project coordinators and other volunteers to gather the information and documentation needed for applications.

3. Funding coordination and reporting

• Coordinate application timelines and requirements.
• Support the preparation of interim and final reports for successful grants.
• Work with the Accountant / Finance Lead to provide accurate budgets and financial information.
• Maintain an organized record of submitted applications, funding decisions and reporting obligations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen our long-term funding strategy.

4. Develop fundraising strategies

• Help design crowdfunding campaigns.
• Identify potential donors and sponsors and cultivate donor relationships.
• Coordinate with the Communications team to design digital fundraising campaigns.

You won’t be doing this alone. You will get a thorough introduction to Solidarity Rising and our ongoing funding work, and continued guidance from the core admin team, working closely with our Organizational Developer and Accountant. If you are new to grant writing, we will support you as you learn and grow in the role.

• A strong communicator: excellent writing and research skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Organized and reliable: you can manage multiple applications, deadlines and documentation requirements.
• Eager to learn: previous experience in grant writing and fundraising is highly desirable, but a strong willingness to learn and commit is equally valued.
• Ethics-driven: you believe in radical transparency and know that in a grassroots movement, financial integrity is everything.
• Mission-aligned: you want to use your professional skills to support the self-determination of occupied peoples.

As our Grant Writer, you help turn ideas into funded projects and long-term opportunities. By securing the resources behind our mission, you help ensure that Solidarity Rising remains independent, accountable and effective in the struggle for justice.