Opportunities From: VolunteerSLO.org

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented, computer-savvy volunteer to help our nonprofit members identify potential funding opportunities. This role involves working closely with our members to understand their funding needs and using Foundation Directory Online (via our subscription) to research and compile relevant grant and funding prospects.

Key Responsibilities:

Connect with nonprofit members to understand their current funding priorities and goals.

Use Foundation Directory Online to research foundations, corporate giving programs, and other potential funding sources aligned with members’ needs.

Compile clear, organized reports or summaries of funding opportunities for member organizations.

Assist in maintaining accurate records of research and outreach efforts.

Qualifications:

Strong research and analytical skills.

Computer-savvy with proficiency in online tools and databases.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Experience using funder databases is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with nonprofits, grants, or fundraising is a plus—but not required.

About Spokes:
Spokes supports SLO County nonprofits with expert guidance, tools, and resources to help them thrive. As part of our mission and member benefits, we’re building a centralized, searchable library of nonprofit resources to better serve our local nonprofit community.

Summary:
We’re seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to help create and organize a master list of nonprofit resources. This is a virtual position, best suited for someone comfortable using computers and online tools. The role involves reviewing online documents and links, adding them to our digital library on Diigo, and tagging them appropriately to ensure the collection is easily searchable and accessible.

Responsibilities:

Review provided online files, websites, and PDFs containing nonprofit resources

Add each resource to Spokes' online library, including a brief annotation or summary

Apply relevant tags to help users find resources by topic or typeIdentify and flag broken or outdated links

One of the ways Spokes guides and supports nonprofit organizations is by providing advice and counsel from experienced mentors. After orientation, you'll be matched with a nonprofit leader and/or organization that has requested coaching or consultation from someone with your particular skill set and experience. If you like to teach, you might also lead workshops or facilitate roundtables. Although the bulk of our work is done virtually, there may be occasional opportunities for face-to-face work with a client.

A few examples of what you might do:

Provide one-on-one leadership coaching to a new executive director or board president. Help a nonprofit plan and then facilitate its annual retreat. Lead a training session in board development. Help and individual or small group create a business plan for their nonprofit.Advise a governance committee on how best to identify and vet potential candidates to join the board. Assist with grant proposal research and development.

You are also welcome to suggest other work based on your interests and experience!