Fundraising Lead
Location: Remote (UK-based applicants only)
Time Commitment: Flexible – approx. 3-4 hours a week
Reporting to: Chair and Vice Chair
We're a registered charity looking for a committed and engaging person to join our small team of volunteers who are developing AFFCAD UK during an exciting time of growth to ensure our long-term sustainability.
This role will be responsible for leading on Fundraising and enhancing our relationships with Charities, Trusts, and Foundations.
We accept applications from a range of potential volunteers that think they can support us – if this sounds interesting to you, please do get in touch. Let us know how you might be able to help us to grow during this phase, with the opportunity to support young people in becoming positive global citizens.
What will you be doing?
You will support our small, committed grassroots charity to develop our relationships with new and existing grant funders as well as exploring other funding opportunities. We are keen to recruit a driven and self-motivated individual to help us with our applications for funding.
This is an important, but flexible role in which the volunteer can develop their abilities, whilst working alongside our leadership team and trustees.
Responsibilities:
- Researching Trusts and Foundations that are aligned to our vision and mission
- Writing and developing and following up on grant applications
- Producing reports for grants by populating an active spreadsheet (the “Pipeline doc”) with timelines and schedules
- Supporting the growth of our funding database and pipeline report
- Strengthening relationships with new and existing Trust and Foundation Funders, and assisting with updating our Funders & Contacts list
- Advocating for fundraising strategies
- Exploring new fundraising ideas
- Supporting other volunteers in fundraising ideas, opportunities and funding applications.
What are we looking for?
We're a small team of volunteers and are looking for somebody motivated, who can bring positive energy and ideas to their work. The role is flexible, but is all about nurturing relationships and helping to raise awareness about our work.
We would like somebody who enjoys talking to people, coming up with creative fundraising ideas and is organised enough to stay on top of emails, updates and upcoming events.
If you are passionate, keen to learn, experienced in writing and developing relationships, then this would be beneficial. If you are looking to make a difference, we welcome you to get in touch.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with spreadsheets
- Ability to work independently
- Desire to make a difference
- Positive attitude
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated
- Proven working experience developing relationships/ experience in fundraising
- Desired: Experience in applying for and raising funds/grants
- Desired – familiarity with the Google working environment
What difference will you make?
This volunteer will support us to raise much-needed funding to enable us to continue growing our projects. Also, to deliver our invaluable work in supporting the people of Bwaise, the largest stressed urban settlement in Kampala, Uganda.
Alongside working closely with a wonderful, committed team with a wealth of knowledge, you will be able to expand your own skill set through further learning, directly impacting the lives of those in poverty and perhaps even the chance to visit the projects themselves!
Time commitment:
- Estimated at 3 to 4 hours a week - this may vary depending on projects/events that are taking place.
- You can split up your time, however best suits you.
- Available for occasional online AFFCAD meetings, usually commencing at 7pm.
A bit more about us:
AFFCAD UK is a grassroots charity supporting projects focused on youth empowerment, education and health in Bwaise, Uganda. We work in partnership with AFFCAD Uganda who identify needs and deliver relevant programmes in the local community. We are run by a team of part-time volunteers with a full-time love for what we do.
We’re a great bunch of people to work alongside. Everyone has great enthusiasm for our work and programmes and together we pull off ambitious projects like rebuilding Excel Primary School. You’ll be asked to contribute ideas from the get-go and will see how the work you’re doing feeds into our work in Uganda.
How to apply: Please apply on Indeed by providing your CV and a Cover Letter explaining how you think you might be able to help us.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Are you aware that this is an unpaid role?
- Do you have any experience in applying for and raising funds/grants?
Work Location: Remote
