Fundraising Coordinator Volunteer

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Akshay’s Light Foundation is on a mission to empower underprivileged youth through sustainable energy solutions, safe play spaces, and mental health support. As a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we’re seeking a volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to help us secure the resources needed for our projects in Peru and beyond.

In this role, you’ll:

• Identify and apply for grants that support our initiatives

• Develop and manage a grant‐submission calendar, including writing brief impact reports post-award

• Organize fundraising events, such as community cleanups or awareness walks

• Coordinate volunteer fundraising teams (e.g., peer-to-peer fundraisers, phone-a-thons)

• Manage our online donation campaigns on platforms like GiveButter

• Maintain our donor database (CRM), tracking gifts, follow-ups, and thank-you notes

• Craft fundraising collateral (one-pagers, slide decks, social-media graphics) to tell our story

• Steward donor relationships via personalized outreach, newsletters, and recognition programs

• Collaborate with social media or marketing volunteers to run giving challenges & email appeals

• Track key metrics in a simple dashboard (monthly dollars raised, new/recurring donors, campaign ROI)

• Engage with potential donors to build lasting relationships

We’re looking for someone who:

• Shares our passion for empowering youth and creating sustainable change

• Has strong communication, storytelling, and organizational skills

• Can dedicate 5-10 hours per week to this remote volunteer position

• Is a self-starter-able to take ownership of tasks from start to finish

• Has basic spreadsheet/CRM familiarity (even if you’ve only used Google Sheets)

• (Optional but ideal) Has some Spanish skills or cross-cultural sensitivity when discussing programs in Peru

• Is adaptable, solutions-focused, and excited to help build a fundraising function from the ground up

While experience in fundraising or nonprofit work is beneficial, it’s not required. We value enthusiasm, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

By joining our team, you’ll help bring light to communities in need and honor the legacy of Akshay Patel. If you’re ready to make a difference-and gain real, hands-on fundraising experience-let’s chat!