Volunteer Role: Senior Fundraiser for African Social Justice, Gender, Economic Development Nonprofit (West Africa)
Organization Overview:
We are a dedicated Social Justice and Impact nonprofit, fiscally sponsored in the USA, committed to transformative work in Peace, Equity, Livelihoods, Nonprofit Sector Strengthening, Economic Development, Gender, and Climate initiatives in the West Africa region.
Our mission is to support proximate leaders, shift power, and redistribute wealth to achieve greater equality and justice.
Assignment Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and well-connected ProBono Volunteer Fundraiser to help secure critical funding for our operational and staffing costs. This short-term assignment is ideal for an individual with extensive relationships and experience with wealth, family offices, foundations, grantmaking organizations, and philanthropy funders dedicated to transformative social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leverage existing relationships with potential funders to secure immediate operational funding.
- Develop and implement a short-term fundraising strategy to address urgent financial needs.
- Work closely with our team to understand our programs and articulate our funding needs effectively.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record in fundraising for social justice, equity, economic development, or related fields.
- Strong network within wealth, family offices, foundations, grantmaking organizations, and philanthropy funders.
- Deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape focused on transformative peace, equity, and climate work.
- Commitment to decolonization, supporting proximate leaders, and promoting wealth redistribution.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful social impact in the West Africa region.
- Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team committed to transformative change.
- Potential for longer-term paid opportunities to secure unrestricted, flexible, long-term funding.
Ideal Candidate:
This role is suited for a senior fundraiser who is passionate about social justice and committed to using their expertise and network to support decolonization efforts and wealth redistribution. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of and commitment to achieving greater equality and justice in the world.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should contact (Your Contact Information) with their resume and a brief statement of interest outlining their relevant experience and motivation for supporting our mission.
Join us in making a lasting impact in the West Africa region and beyond. Your expertise and connections can help us achieve greater equality and justice in the world.