300 Blankets is a 100% volunteer‑run charity supporting people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through our Outreach and Soul Kitchen programs. We’re seeking a motivated and strategic Volunteer Grants Director to lead our Grants Team and help grow our impact across Melbourne.

About the role

You’ll drive our grants strategy, lead a small team of volunteer writers, and ensure our funding pipeline supports the expansion of our programs.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Strategy & Planning

- Maintain the grants submission and acquittal calendar
- Lead the Annual Grants Application Plan
- Identify and assess grant opportunities aligned with our mission
- Liaise with funding bodies to determine feasibility

Team Leadership

- Manage and support the Grant Writing team
- Oversee the end‑to‑end grant writing process and document reviews

Governance & Reporting

- Manage the annual grants budget
- Develop grant management policies and procedures




- Track awards, disbursements, compliance and performance
- Prepare regular reports for the executive team

Collaboration

- Work with other departments to gather supporting information
- Align grant activities with organisational priorities
- Represent the Grants Team within the wider Management Team

What you'll gain

- A warm, social volunteer community focused on wellbeing
- Leadership experience in a purpose‑driven organisation
- Hands‑on grant strategy and governance skills
- Opportunities to volunteer directly in our Outreach and Soul Kitchen programs
- Access to training and volunteer events

If you’re ready to use your skills to create meaningful change for people experiencing homelessness, we’d love to hear from you.

📌 Grants Director (Melbourne)
🏢 300 Blankets
📍 Melbourne