Job title: Fund-raising & Sponsorship Volunteer
Location: Remotely
Apply through: The Executive Director – ICAD at: Email:
gift.icad@outlook.com
gift.icad@outlook.com
Deadline for application: Until suitable applicant
is found.
is found.
ICAD Overview
Initiative for Climate Action and Development
(ICAD) is a Malawian non-profit and non -governmental Organization with no
political and religious aff
(ICAD) is a Malawian non-profit and non -governmental Organization with no
political and religious aff
iliations supporting marginalized and vulnerable
rural and peri-urban communities in addressing Climate change, Environmental
and Development challenges through a compendium of participatory, gender
sensitive planning and evidence based sustainable and innovative approaches.
ICAD works with children, youth, women and their communities. Our core
programming approaches include Human Rights Based Approach to Development
(HRBAD) and Community based Participatory Adaptation to Climate Change.
ICAD’s Strategic Objectives
1.
To
strengthen community coping mechanisms through improved agricultural practices
and inputs
To
strengthen community coping mechanisms through improved agricultural practices
and inputs
2.
To
improve standards of living, alleviate suffering; reduce climate and economic
shocks of vulnerable and marginalized people including the elderly, disabled,
people with HIV and AIDS.
To
improve standards of living, alleviate suffering; reduce climate and economic
shocks of vulnerable and marginalized people including the elderly, disabled,
people with HIV and AIDS.
3.
To
improve nutrition and health practices towards prevention of acute malnutrition
and micro nutrient deficiency.
To
improve nutrition and health practices towards prevention of acute malnutrition
and micro nutrient deficiency.
4.
To
strengthen natural resources management, access to renewable energy; disaster
risk reduction and preparedness in order to build adaptive, anticipatory and
absorptive capacities for communities.
To
strengthen natural resources management, access to renewable energy; disaster
risk reduction and preparedness in order to build adaptive, anticipatory and
absorptive capacities for communities.
5.
To
promote evidence based climate change and sustainable development programming;
sharing of information and effective planning for reduced poverty.
To
promote evidence based climate change and sustainable development programming;
sharing of information and effective planning for reduced poverty.
6.
Promoting
accountability and transparency in climate change, environmental and
development programming and decision making at all levels.
Promoting
accountability and transparency in climate change, environmental and
development programming and decision making at all levels.
7.
To
improve access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services
To
improve access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene services
ICAD’s Thematic Areas
1.
Mainstreaming
Climate change into poverty reduction and development efforts 2
Mainstreaming
Climate change into poverty reduction and development efforts 2
2.
Climate
change Adaptation and Resilience building
Climate
change Adaptation and Resilience building
3.
Natural
Resources Management
Natural
Resources Management
4.
Enhancing
youth and women participation in climate change, environmental and development
policy formulation and decision making processes
Enhancing
youth and women participation in climate change, environmental and development
policy formulation and decision making processes
5.
Disaster
Risk Reduction (DRR)
Disaster
Risk Reduction (DRR)
6.
Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Water,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Position Purpose
This is a new and exciting volunteer role to
retain, acquire and report on grants from institutional, corporate and private
donors. Working remotely within the Programmes team, the post holder will take
over responsibility for maintaining strong relationships with and raising
significant funds and develop new funding opportunities from donors in line
with ICAD’s mission and vision. The Fund-raising & Sponsorship Volunteer will
be responsible to the Executive Director. The key purpose of the job is to
develop and promote a diverse range of fundraising activities and projects to
support our fundraising strategy and income generation.
retain, acquire and report on grants from institutional, corporate and private
donors. Working remotely within the Programmes team, the post holder will take
over responsibility for maintaining strong relationships with and raising
significant funds and develop new funding opportunities from donors in line
with ICAD’s mission and vision. The Fund-raising & Sponsorship Volunteer will
be responsible to the Executive Director. The key purpose of the job is to
develop and promote a diverse range of fundraising activities and projects to
support our fundraising strategy and income generation.
Key Responsibilities:
1.
Contribute
to securing significant grant income, supporting ICAD to deliver with
excellence in order to meet donor expectations and secure sustainable
Programmes impact.
Contribute
to securing significant grant income, supporting ICAD to deliver with
excellence in order to meet donor expectations and secure sustainable
Programmes impact.
2.
Apply for
new grants from institutional, corporate and private donors. These could
include government donors such as UKAID, USAID, AUSAID etc.; multi-donor funds
such as Global Innovation Fund, Climate change Funds; and large or small trusts
and foundations that operate in line with ICAD’s mission and vision
Apply for
new grants from institutional, corporate and private donors. These could
include government donors such as UKAID, USAID, AUSAID etc.; multi-donor funds
such as Global Innovation Fund, Climate change Funds; and large or small trusts
and foundations that operate in line with ICAD’s mission and vision
3.
Participate
in the development and implementation of ICAD’s Fund-raising Strategy
Participate
in the development and implementation of ICAD’s Fund-raising Strategy
4.
Write
effective fund-raising applications in response to calls for proposals from
government, institutional, corporate and private donors.
Write
effective fund-raising applications in response to calls for proposals from
government, institutional, corporate and private donors.
5.
Coordinate
with colleagues in the Programmes team to compile the information required for
developing proposals and preparing donor reports for grants awarded.
Coordinate
with colleagues in the Programmes team to compile the information required for
developing proposals and preparing donor reports for grants awarded.
6.
Research
and identify new institutional funding sources, regularly monitoring for
opportunities, sharing with relevant team members and helping to plan
approaches to them.
Research
and identify new institutional funding sources, regularly monitoring for
opportunities, sharing with relevant team members and helping to plan
approaches to them.
7.
Attract,
build and develop relationships with new and existing corporate donors to
secure long term and increased funding across a wide range of target markets.
Attract,
build and develop relationships with new and existing corporate donors to
secure long term and increased funding across a wide range of target markets.
8.
Maintain
and update ICAD’s database of fundraising contacts.
Maintain
and update ICAD’s database of fundraising contacts.
Basic Requirements
1.
Masters
or a related advanced degree in international development, organizational
development, business, finance or project management or a related area.
Masters
or a related advanced degree in international development, organizational
development, business, finance or project management or a related area.
2.
A minimum
of 3 years related experience of a wide range of fundraising activities
(including public fundraising) and proven success of substantial income
generation.
A minimum
of 3 years related experience of a wide range of fundraising activities
(including public fundraising) and proven success of substantial income
generation.
3.
Strong
written and verbal English communication skills
Strong
written and verbal English communication skills
4.
Applicant
should be able to work remotely (a perquisite)
Applicant
should be able to work remotely (a perquisite)
Preferred Qualifications
1.
Good
knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and
experience in soliciting funds from these sources.
Good
knowledge of the principles of fundraising from trusts and foundations and
experience in soliciting funds from these sources.
2.
Previous
experience in preparing multiple funding application forms and writing detailed
and compelling proposals.
Previous
experience in preparing multiple funding application forms and writing detailed
and compelling proposals.
3.
Excellent
communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
Excellent
communication and presentation skills, both written and oral.
4.
Exceptional
Organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and
deal with a variety of tasks.
Exceptional
Organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and
deal with a variety of tasks.
5.
Ability
to work as part of a team remotely
Ability
to work as part of a team remotely
6.
Excellent
diplomacy and research skills.
Excellent
diplomacy and research skills.
7.
Active
interest in international development issues
Active
interest in international development issues
8.
Some
experience of social media and digital marketing.
Some
experience of social media and digital marketing.