Volunteer Assistant for Major Donor Funding Team

Unpaid Volunteer
2-3 days per week
Duration: 3 - 6 months

Terms of Reference

Support is needed for the Major Donor team, which focuses on raising private funds from high net worth individuals by establishing strong individual relationships.

The Major Donor Funding team is made up of two people and we are seeking a third to help us with research, information gathering and report writing.

The post will be required to undertake research on particular pools of donors and help develop funding proposals. This role is an excellent opportunity to learn about the internal workings of a large international development charity. You will receive necessary training on donor & project research, proposal development, funding applications, donor management & prospect scoping, the information management database, Raiser’s Edge, and other key tasks required to support the team.

Typical tasks could include:

1. Using different media, subscriptions, NGO websites and existing prospect lists, to research a list of potential donors that support CARE International UK.
2. Liaising with the Programme Department to collate the necessary information to help draft funding proposals and reports for a list of current and prospective donors
3. Drafting emergency funding proposals and reports for a select group of donors
4. Inputting relevant data into RE, as well as keep up-to-date on recording research
5. Undertaking some basic administrative duties to support the team

Requirements:

Ideally, you will have some fundraising experience and a keen interest in overseas development. You will be interested in developing your research and proposal development skills and learning more about international development and the challenges faced within the sector. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and good research and organisational skills. You will be computer literate, have a good eye for detail and be a team worker.

The voluntary opportunity will be for a minimum period of three months, for two to three days per week. The post is unpaid, however, we offer a lunch allowance and travel expenses from home to the office (within the Greater London area) will be reimbursed.

Voluntary roles are not a prelude to paid employment with the organisation. If opportunities for paid employment arise, these will be advertised and volunteers who apply will be considered against the same criteria as other applicants.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this voluntary opportunity and how you feel you meet the requirements of the role. Applications should be sent to: jobs@careinternational.org, quoting ref: C466 in the subject line.

Closing date for applications is: 9 October 2011.