Volunteer Advocate: Donor Development - Kuala Lumpur
ORGANIZATION: ASYLUM ACCESS
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Position Title : Volunteer Advocate: Donor Development - Kuala Lumpur
Team : Development Department
Reports to : Associate Director of Development
About Asylum Access
Asylum Access is a leading refugee human rights organization headquartered in Oakland, CA with substantial operations in three countries plus partnerships in additional countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Asylum Access is the only global organization working to make human rights a reality for refugees in first countries of refuge. Our unique combination of five integrated strategies provides grassroots assistance and changes the legal landscape for refugees and their host communities. By helping refugees assert their rights, we are putting power back into their hands. Our work transforms the traditional approach of endless humanitarian handouts to a sustainable solution that gives refugees the tools to provide for themselves and make choices about their own lives.
Asylum Access envisions a world where refugees are seen as people with rights, not just people with needs. Asylum Access believes that by empowering refugees to assert their human rights, we can create effective, lasting solutions for refugees around the world.
Position Description
Fundraising, whether through grassroots supporters, major donors, grants or corporate gifts will always be a vital asset for the ultimate success and implementation of a nonprofit’s mission. Our Development Department is responsible for increasing the financial resources of Asylum Access to support and empower our staff, programs, and advocacy around the world. Among other special projects, work will involve bringing refugees' stories and situations to light in a compelling manner for audiences in the US and Europe, in particular donors and prospective donors. Additionally, our Development Department serves as a bridge between our refugee clients and advocates on the ground, and the myriad people and organizations around the world who want to help, but don't know how.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Duties may include but not limited to:
Building a rapport with clients and telling the compelling stories needed to raise awareness and enlist support among donors and funders.
Effectively perform specific aspects of grant writing and development.
Coordinating with internal sources to cultivate donor strategy and management.
Conducting research and identifying funding opportunities and new program areas to match organizational priorities and goals
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to balance multiple deadlines and diverse projects
Fluency in both English and Malay
Ability to take initiative; self-motivated
Strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent persuasive communication skills
Ability to write professionally and concisely to a variety of audiences
Experience and/or interest in building grassroots support for a human rights cause
Required Qualifications
Fluent in English
Experience in grant writing and reporting
Strong writing skills
Extensive experience using SalesForce CRM
Interest in international human rights and/or refugee rights and/or related topics
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups. Candidate should be culturally sensitive
Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Ms Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Hours and Location of Work
This position will require 40 hours per week of work for a minimum commitment of 6 months. This position is based out of our office in Kuala Lumpur and will report remotely to our Associate Director of Development. Ideally, the candidate will start in August 2018 but start and end dates are negotiable.
Compensation
This is a full-time, unpaid volunteership.
Application Instructions
Send your resume and cover letter to apply@asylumaccess.org. In your cover letter, please describe your reasons for applying, relevant qualifications, and how you learned about the position. Additionally, we request that you provide a 3-5 page writing sample.
Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants in need of accommodation during the interview can contact HR at apply@asylumaccess.org.
Asylum Access is an equal opportunity employer.
More opportunities with ASYLUM ACCESS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ASYLUM ACCESS
Location:
555 12th St 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607, US
Mission Statement
Asylum Access's mission is to make refugees' human rights a reality in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Description
Asylum Access was founded on September 27, 2005. From our inception, we have engaged in advocacy at a global level that aims to transform the human rights landscape for refugees in first countries of refuge. Our initial advocacy targeted problems in UN-run refugee status determination proceedings that decide the fate of nearly 100,000 refugees in more than 50 countries worldwide, drawing on the direct, on-the-ground experience of our founding staff and board members who had provided legal assistance to refugees navigating these proceedings in Egypt, Uganda, Turkey, Ecuador and elsewhere.
We launched our first overseas pilot project - a Community Legal Empowerment initiative that trained refugees to provide basic legal advice and advocacy within their own communities - in January 2007 in partnership with the University of Capetown’s refugee legal aid clinic in Capetown, South Africa. In October 2007, we opened our doors in Quito, Ecuador and Bangkok, Thailand.
In 2009, we began work in the refugee camps in the Western Tanzania region of Kigoma, and then in June 2010 we moved our Tanzania operations to Dar Es Salaam. In 2011 we achieved our target number for full capacity across these three offices - 5,000 refugees receiving legal information, advice, and/or representation annually - and began planning for expansion to other countries where refugees are denied their fundamental human rights.
CAUSE AREAS
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1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite #1111Oakland, CA 94612
DATE POSTED
July 22, 2018
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REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18