Volunteer Fundraising Specialist | Windle International

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Windle International empowers refugees & people affected by conflict & marginalisation to achieve their educational potential and contribute to sustainable development. We are seeking a fundraiser to increase support for us.

What will you be doing?

This role would suit someone looking to develop their career in the charity sector, particularly in fundraising, or someone who wishes to extend their volunteering experience. You will play an important role in increasing support for us to help refugees and people affected by conflict to access education. You will be working closely with the Fundraising Manager to build relationships with small businesses and major donors, and to organize fundraising events.

The role is to assist in a variety of growth areas with a focus on researching small business partnership opportunities and organizing major donor events

Primary Duties Will Include

• Create, maintain and update database of fundraising contacts.
• Network on behalf of the charity to solicit small business partnerships.
• Create marketing materials for corporate cause-related campaigns.
• Respond via email and phone to prospective partners.
• Ensure partners and individuals are thanked in a timely manner.
• Update the online fundraising platforms.
• Assist in and develop relationships with major donors.
• Support the organization of fundraising events.
• Other general duties that contribute to running an efficient fundraising department.

This is a long-term project and we are seeking interest from people wanting to commit longer term to a volunteering role; a minimum of 3 months. The candidate will need to commit to at least 20 hours over a month. Work will be from home with regular catch-ups and supervision with the Fundraising Manager, via online meeting.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for

• Someone who is able to take a proactive approach, and with good marketing skills
• Excellent research skills and proactive in searching out to prospects
• A knowledge of corporate fundraising or corporate social responsibility is desirable
• A confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Access to your own laptop and internet connection
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Interest in international development and humanitarian work, particularly education
• Some understanding of the issues facing refugees, conflict affected communities and those who have been marginalised in East Africa is desirable but not essential

What difference will you make?

Education is a basic human right. It fosters human development, and provides not only knowledge but hope that a brighter future is possible. For communities affected by conflict, this is particularly important. For children and young people who are refugees and from the communities that host them, education is a means of protection against forced recruitment into armed groups, child labour, sexual exploitation and child marriage. It strengthens community resilience, and empowers communities affected by conflict by giving them the knowledge and skills to live productive, fulfilling and independent lives. However, the reality is that for many, the education they receive is woefully inadequate.

As a volunteer at Windle International’s secretariat, based in the UK, you will be helping us to ensure that the charity is financially sustainable, able to grow and continue to help children and youth affected by conflict and marginalisation. You will be part of a team of very passionate, dedicated professionals, who are based around the world. Your skills and experience will add immense value on the lives of millions of children and youth in eastern Africa, by securing a stable financial future for the school programmes.

What’s in it for the volunteer?

The role would suit someone looking to develop their career in the charity sector, particularly in fundraising, or someone who wishes to extend their volunteering experience. You will play an important role in increasing support for us to help refugees and people affected by conflict to access education. In exchange for your time you will gain valuable experience within an international NGO, grow your skills and knowledge of the sector and in the delivery of a fundraising strategy. You will receive support and mentorship from our small, professional and dedicated team from the headquarters

Before you apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete our volunteer application form. You can download the full role description below.

Causes

• Education
• International development

Every year Windle International helps over a million refugees and people affected by conflict to access quality education . We are an international organisation NGO with over 40 years…

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