Fundraiser for NGO that provides Rwandan girls with access to learning to promote gender equality in education

Generation Rise is a small, grassroots organization in Kigali, Rwanda which is poised for growth. We are seeking someone who has experience with international online fundraising campaigns and social media engagement of potential donors.

We strongly believe that every girl deserves the right to make decisions over her life and we wish to equip girls in rural areas with the skills and support they need as they overcome negative norms which are still hindering them to realize their dreams. Traditionally, a girl is supposed to aspire to become a good wife and is expected to be the caretaker for the family. These stereotypes continue to be a barrier for many girls who want to challenge the patriarchal system and negative norms. We have seen the positive impact of our holistic approach and we want to broaden our reach to many more girls in our community. We hope  to find someone who believes in creating opportunities for  underprivileged girls to join us in this journey.

As Generation Rise grows, we seek to continue our relationship with the person in this role and will provide opportunities for increased hours.

Job type: short-term contract – 2 months, with potential for contract extension

Pay: $1,000 for 2-month contract; 5 hours per week

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities in 3 areas:

Donor Development and Engagement

• Create a donor database
• Develop and pilot a donor engagement plan including but not limited to monthly updates and other innovative ways to engage with donors

Online Fundraising Campaigns

• Use the Global Giving resources to maximize the benefits of the platform
• Increase Individual donors through Global Giving
• Collaborate with the GR team to define and post a new project on the Global Giving platform
• Organize and run fundraising online campaigns
• Train and build capacity of the GR team online fundraising
• Identify and apply other online fundraising methods which can be applied to the GR

Social Media

• Boost our visibility on social media channels
• Increase followers and engagement with followers to connect them with our mission
• Connect with influencers who have the potential to publicly support the mission of GR

Additional Responsibilities:

• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving
• Research current giving climate; use data to inform best plan for highest ROI (Return on Investment) using SMART goals
• Advise other approaches for fundraising as you see relevant
• Weekly communication with GR team to discuss strategies and progress on goals

Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills to:
  • Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors
  • Maintain positive relationships with donors
  • Develop a consistent and strong social media presence to engage an international community of supporters
• Relevant experience and able to produce examples of previous work
• Dedication to collaborating with and serving girls who experience gender inequality and improving access to education and opportunities
• Ability to work independently, meet goals, and work within timelines
• Open to coaching and guidance to support success

Please send resumes to: mw@MichelleWiley.Design