Canadian Fundraising Volunteer

Sawa World is looking for a Fundraising Volunteer in Canada to fill the important role of developing and executing fundraising strategies to raise money and aid with the financial needs of the organization. This position will involve arranging fundraising activities, researching and compiling grant applications, and engaging donors by spreading awareness about Sawa World’s mission. The fundraising volunteer will also assist in preparing an annual fundraising report. The time commitment will be approximately 3-5 hours per week.

Sawa World uses an innovative approach to instantly transform the lives of the unemployed and marginalized youth by giving them the skills to start micro-businesses in one day with locally-created and simple solutions to self-employment.

We provide large-scale access to local solutions that are created by the very people living in extreme poverty. Our programs are managed by a vibrant and youthful team at the Sawa World Solution Center in Kampala, Uganda.  We also have staff and volunteers in Canada and around the world, who support the work done in Uganda.

Main Duties
Fundraising campaigns and events
- Develop and execute annual fundraising plans and strategies
- Coordinate and manage fundraising events, campaigns, and activities to meet fundraising 
  goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns and provide helpful feedback 

Grant proposals 
- Research potential grants and fundraising appeals 
- Draft and compile grant proposals to secure funding for the organizations' activities and 
  initiatives

Potential donors and sponsorship opportunities 
- Contact and connect with potential donors and sponsorship organizations.
- Maintain relationships with individual donors, sponsors, and foundations.

Fundraising report 
- Track and report on fundraising progress and metrics.
- Evaluate past fundraising campaigns and compile feedback for future initiatives

Qualifications
- Passion for the mission of Sawa World and a commitment to its initiatives and values.
- A proven track record of fundraising success through events, donor relations, and grants 
  with a similar organization.
- A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple 
  tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with 
  donors, volunteers, and staff.

Other Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Fun and outgoing personality.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team 
  members.
- Passionate about Sawa World's mission to promote local solutions to end global poverty.

To be considered for this position, please send and updated resume and cover letter to nitya@sawaworld.org after applying through volunteerconnector.