Volunteer OpportunityGrant Writer

About FuRRR Feline Rescue
FuRRR Feline Rescue is a 100% volunteer-run, nonprofit cat rescue dedicated to saving at-risk cats, providing medical care, and placing them into loving homes throughout New Hampshire and surrounding areas. As our intake and medical costs continue to grow, grant funding is critical to sustaining and expanding our life-saving work.

Position Summary
We are seeking a Volunteer Grant Writer to help identify, research, and apply for funding opportunities that support our rescue operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys research, storytelling, and impact-driven writing. The position is flexible and can be performed remotely. There’s no pay for this position as with all FuRRR Feline Rescue volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Research local, state, and national grant opportunities relevant to animal welfare and nonprofit rescues

• Prepare and submit grant proposals, applications, letters of inquiry, and required documentation

• Collaborate with board members to gather program details, budgets, statistics, and impact metrics

• Track grant deadlines, submissions, and reporting requirements

• Maintain basic records of applications and outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience with grant writing or nonprofit fundraising preferred

• Strong written communication and research skills

• Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines

• Familiarity with animal welfare organizations is a plus

Time Commitment

• Flexible schedule

• Estimated 2–6 hours per week, depending on availability and grant cycles

Why This Role Matters

Grant funding allows FuRRR Feline Rescue to:

• Cover emergency veterinary bills and spay/neuter costs

• Improve medical care for sick, injured, and special-needs cats

• Reduce reliance on donations alone and build long-term sustainability

Your work directly translates into more cats saved, better care, and stronger community impact.

Location

• Based in New Hampshire OR  fully remote candidates are welcome.