AfriThrive is seeking a Fundraising Manager (Volunteer) to develop and implement a sustainable non-profit fundraising plan that will generate unrestricted funding to support its mission.

Founded in 2019, AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through increased access to culturally appropriate healthy foods, youth skills development and economic opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark fundraising efforts of organizations like AfriThrive in collaboration with the Resource Development Director
• Develop several alternative approaches to be shared with AfriThrive senior management and Board
• Develop a brief and sustainable charitable fundraising plan based on AfriThrive’s charitable fundraising goals
• Conduct research on foundations and other potential donors and prioritize those donors
• Conduct initial outreach to potential donors and set the stage for follow up by AfriThrive’s Board President and other Board members
• Work with the Director to create a strong fundraising message that appeals to potential donors
• Support relationships with local companies, charitable groups, and other organizations
• Help develop communication materials and sustaining campaigns targeted to potential donors
• Ability to solicit businesses and organizations for requests for fundraising/sponsorships
• Attend all Development meetings and provide an update on activities and progress
• Maintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff, and other volunteers
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in charitable fundraising for non-profits
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills
• Familiarity with fundraising principles and techniques
• Possess skills to work with and motivate board members and potentially other volunteers
• Be a "self-starter" and goal driven, able to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls
• Be organized and exhibit tenacity to "follow through" on tasks and goals
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Some knowledge of planning and budgeting
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@afrithrive.org.