Support Fundraising for Women And Girls Education in Kenya /Uganda

CDS seeks experienced fundraising specialists to support their educational initiatives. These positions will focus on developing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support students in need of financial assistance for school fees and tuition across both Kenya and Uganda.

Location: Remote (Supporting initiatives in Kenya and Uganda)

Duration: 8 weeks (6-10 hours per week)

Positions Available: 20

Application Deadline: October 24, 2024

About Community Development And Sustainability Organization (CDS)

CDS is dedicated to empowering communities through sustainable development initiatives, with a special focus on women and girls’ education. Their innovative Women and Girls Education Scholarship (WAGES) program supports students facing financial barriers across Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda.

Project Impact Areas

• – Girls’ education advancement
• – Women’s empowerment
• – Educational accessibility
• – Poverty reduction through education
• – Cross-border educational initiatives
• – Sustainable community development

Key Responsibilities

Strategy Development

• – Create comprehensive fundraising strategies
• – Develop cross-border funding approaches
• – Design innovative fundraising campaigns
• – Adapt existing strategies for two-country implementation
• – Identify sustainable funding sources

Research and Analysis

• – Research potential donors in US and Europe
• – Identify suitable grant opportunities
• – Analyze funding trends
• – Map potential institutional partners
• – Evaluate funding requirements

Documentation

• – Help improve existing proposals
• – Draft donor correspondence
• – Develop presentation materials
• – Create donor approach strategies
• – Prepare funding documentation

Requirements

Essential Skills

• – Proven fundraising experience
• – Strong research abilities
• – Excellent writing skills
• – Project planning capabilities
• – Understanding of educational funding

Desired Qualifications

• – Previous experience with international development
• – Knowledge of East African education systems
• – Grant writing expertise
• – Experience with online fundraising platforms
• – Cross-cultural communication skills

Language Requirements

• – Fluent English (Required)

What This Role Offers

• – International development experience
• – Cross-cultural collaboration opportunity
• – Certificate of appreciation upon completion
• – Flexible remote working arrangement
• – Experience in educational funding
• – Multi-country project exposure

Important Notes

• – Volunteers will not submit funding proposals directly
• – No personal donations or financial contributions required
• – Focus is on strategy and research only
• – Position supports but does not involve direct solicitation

Project Location Coverage

• – Western Kenya regions
• – Eastern Uganda regions
• – Cross-border educational initiatives
• – Rural and urban educational programs

Equal Opportunity Statement

This position welcomes applications from qualified professionals regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other status. CDS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse volunteer environment.

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official portal. No application fees are required at any stage of the process.

Note: This is a remote volunteer position. Volunteers do not receive monetary compensation but will receive a certificate of appreciation upon successful completion.