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2 people are interested
Fundraising & Donor Relations Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
Averaging 8 hrs per week, spread across the week
Includes 2 hrs of meeting time each week
Schedule is flexible, as long as meeting time aligns with others’ availability
Volunteer role
Remote/from home
Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda
About Us
Started in 2021, Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda (TYoFU) supports food security, youth empowerment, and the local economy of Masulita Town Council, Uganda and beyond. On rich farmland, TYoFU employs Ugandan youth to cultivate healthy food for their community, with a dream of becoming a multi-discipline vocational training and mentorship center for youth from all regions of Uganda.
TYoFU's vision: a world in which all youth can become employed, empowered, community leaders and all people have regular access to healthy, whole food. TYoFU is a social enterprise AND an officially accredited NGO. This video tells the story of Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda's vision and inspiring efforts to date.
We are seeking a volunteer to take over and expand our fundraising efforts and to strengthen our relationships with our donors. We are looking for someone with some experience in this area, though we will consider volunteers with great communication skills and a lot of enthusiasm!
QualificationsReliable access to a computer and internet
Experience raising funds for either a personal cause or a nonprofit/NGO is preferred
Strong writing and verbal communication skills in English
Availability of approximately 8 hours per week
Including 2 hours of regular meeting time with Communications Volunteer and other TYoFU members
Responsibilities:
Campaign Development
Develop seasonal fundraising goals and strategies with TYoFU staff, working closely with Communications Volunteer to execute messaging, personal invitations, and more
Manage TYoFU’s presence on GlobalGiving platform
Engage with GlobalGiving learning opportunities as relevant
Write quarterly reports for GlobalGiving donors
Assist TYoFU to renew GlobalGiving membership in 2025
Work to build out TYoFU’s donor pool
Outreach to possible supporters via email, messaging, and informational meetings
Devise fundraising challenges
Research new donation platforms
Donor Gratitude - help our donors know the impact of their support!
Develop donor gratitude practices, such as videos, online gatherings, and tokens of appreciation, with particular appreciation for monthly and large donors
Track Donations
Track donations made in master doc
Report # of donors, donations, and donated amounts to TYoFU in a brief annual report
Work with Finance Manager to solicit information about how funds were used
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About Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda
Location:
P.O. Box 156663, Kampala, Wakiso District 00000, UG
Mission Statement
Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda (TYoFU) uplifts the community's greatest resources - youth, innovative thinking, and rich farmland - to address widespread unemployment among youth, gender inequity, poverty, environmental degradation, and food insecurity. Founded by and for the community it serves, TYoFU operates as an NGO and a social enterprise, increasing health and opportunities for the youth, community, and environment of Masulita Town Council, Uganda and beyond. The model aims to be regenerative - the fruits of its labor acting as the seeds for many generations to come.
Description
Started in 2021, Thriving Youth Farmers Uganda (TYoFU) supports food security, youth and young women's empowerment and employment, the health of the environment, and the local economy of Masulita Town Council, Uganda and beyond. On rich farmland, TYoFU employs Ugandan youth to cultivate healthy food for their community, with a dream of becoming a multi-discipline vocational training and mentorship center for youth from all regions of Uganda. TYoFU's vision: a world in which all youth can become employed, empowered, community leaders and all people have regular access to healthy, whole food. TYoFU is a social enterprise AND an NGO.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Public Relations
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Average of 8 hrs a week
- Consistent access to a computer and internet Some experience raising funds for either a personal cause or a nonprofit/NGO Effective writing and verbal communication skills in English Average of 8hrs week, including 2 hrs of weekly meetings