Main Responsibilities
- Conduct training sessions for staff on modern fundraising techniques.
- Identify and support the implementation of digital fundraising platforms and tools.
- Develop donor relationship management protocols.
- Research and identify potential new grant opportunities.
- Support the team in best practices to develop and submit grant proposals to a variety of foundations and government agencies.
- Create and support the implementation of corporate sponsorship programs.
- Design and support the launch of individual donation campaigns.
- Support the team to develop and distribute compelling narratives and promotional materials.
- Establish regular communication channels with donors.
Collaborating Departments and Key Responsibilities
- Operations Department. This department will work closely with the Fundraising Advisor to identify potential funding sources, develop proposals, and manage donor relations. Their key responsibility is to support the creation and implementation of the new fundraising strategy.
- Social Media & Communications Department. They will collaborate to ensure that fundraising campaigns are effectively communicated to the public, leveraging both traditional and digital media. Their key responsibility is to create compelling narratives and promotional materials that resonate with potential donors.
- Program Department. They will provide insights into program needs and impact, which are essential for crafting compelling grant proposals and donor reports. Their key responsibility is to articulate the impact of donations and ensure transparency and accountability to donors.
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Department. This department will provide critical data on program effectiveness and impact, which is essential for demonstrating the value of our work to donors. Their key responsibility is to collect, analyze, and report on program outcomes, ensuring that we can present evidence-based results to potential and current funders
Qualifications
- Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Grants Management, International humanitarian studies, Vocational training in resource mobilization and grants management sciences and related qualification in fundraising strategies.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies for non-profit organizations.
- Proven track record of securing diverse funding sources, including grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and organizing fundraising events
- Experience in developing mutually beneficial partnerships with corporations.
- Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans.
- Genuine interest in the mission of Africa Community Technical Service and a commitment to supporting last-mile communities.
- Strong project management skills to ensure efficient and effective execution of fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
Project description and context:
Crossroads International will engage Canadians, Canadian stakeholders, Crossroads staff and volunteers, local partner organizations and women and men in sub-Saharan Africa to become Gender Equality Champions both in Canada and overseas.
The Volunteer Cooperation Program (VCP) aims to reduce gender inequalities and alleviate poverty by addressing gender-based violence, inequalities in access to resources and economic opportunities, and barriers in exercising strategic forms of choice, voice, and influence.
Description of the partner
Africa Community Technical Service (ACTS) is dedicated to partnering with last mile communities so they can enjoy the life giving benefits of clean water, sanitation and hygiene. However, ACTS face significant challenges in securing consistent and substantial funding to sustain the programs and expand reach. The primary issue is the lack of a robust, diversified fundraising strategy. ACTS relies heavily on Canadian Partner Organizations, which makes the financial health vulnerable to changes in donor priorities and economic fluctuations. This mandate seeks to address this critical issue by bringing in a Fundraising Advisor to develop and implement a comprehensive, sustainable fundraising strategy.
Description the volunteer mandate
- Diversification of Funding Sources. We need to reduce our dependency on the Foreign Partner by exploring and securing alternative funding streams, including grants, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and fundraising events.
- Capacity Building. Our team lacks advanced skills and knowledge in modern fundraising techniques, including digital fundraising, donor relationship management, and data-driven fundraising strategies.
- Economic and Political Uncertainty. Economic downturns and shifting political climates can impact donor behavior, necessitating a more resilient and adaptable fundraising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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- Be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
- Willing to conduct fundraising and public engagement activities before, during and after the placement
- Share the commitment of preventing and addressing sexual misconduct
- In good physical and mental health (medical examination required)
- The volunteer needs to bring their own computer.
- The volunteer must be available to attend an online pre-departure training.
Personalized support before, during and after the mandate provided by an experienced and welcoming team. The Crossroads’ experience includes the following:
- Daily living allowance (depending of the country of assignment)
- Plane ticket and local transport
- Pre-assignment online training.
Crossroads International is committed to addressing gender-based violence by supporting the innovative work our partner organizations in ending violence against women and girls.
APPLICATION
To apply for this position, we kindly ask that you fill out Crossroads’ online application form.
Please contact our volunteer mobilization team if you have any question: volunteer@cintl.org
We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
