iVolunteer

Background:

Atma partner organisation requires a Business Development Volunteer to provide support by creating actionable steps for implementation of fundraising, develop required materials/tools for implementation and design feedback mechanisms to track progress and reception of mode while also using relevant case studies. The role focuses on conducting the day-to-day operational management and implementation of all activities pertaining to fund development and fundraising. 

Implementation:

• Research and contact potential donors
• Process incoming and prepare outgoing mail.
• Drafting, editing, and preparing grants for submission. This also includes compiling program related reports and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Take initiative to build relationships with potential donors including individual community donors.
• Generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase fundraising and fund development to meet and exceed goals.
• Establish an ongoing fundraising program to support the work
• Research potential donors and foundations to identify and evaluate potential funding sources.
• Make initial contacts, and follow-through of securing available funding along with the coordination of all optional funding opportunities.

Design feedback tools to track progress:

• Monitor program, track and document all necessary activities
• Completes all reporting requirements according to the slates deadlines.
• Prepare grants/ project proposals and progress reports as required by program contract and agreements.

Skills, Knowledge/Experience, Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience in fundraising
• A friendly and professional demeanor
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills
• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful.
• Excellent coordinating skills, positive and energetic attitude
• Strong desire to meet goals and commitments
• Maturity
• Ability to deal with ambiguity