Volunteer Resource Mobilizer
Ark Resilience & Sustainable Development Network (ARSDN)
Work arrangement: Fully Remote / Work From Home
Opportunity type: Volunteer Assignment
Eligibility: Kenya and International Applicants Welcome
About ARSDN
Ark Resilience & Sustainable Development Network (ARSDN) is a youth-led community-based organization in Kenya working to build resilient communities and advance sustainable development.
ARSDN focuses on climate-resilient livelihoods, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), youth empowerment and development, community resilience, sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment, community engagement, capacity building, partnerships and resource mobilization.
Our approach is community-driven and focused on practical, locally relevant and sustainable solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. We seek to strengthen community capacity, expand opportunities for young people and contribute to improved wellbeing among underserved and vulnerable communities.
ARSDN is also committed to developing partnerships with communities, civil society organizations, development partners, foundations, donors, private-sector organizations and other stakeholders to mobilize resources, knowledge, skills and partnerships for sustainable development.
Learn more about us: https://arsdn.netlify.app
About the Opportunity
ARSDN is seeking a motivated, proactive and results-oriented Volunteer Resource Mobilizer to support the organization's resource mobilization, fundraising and partnership development efforts.
This is an opportunity for a graduate who is passionate about sustainable development, community development, fundraising, donor engagement and social impact and would like to gain practical experience while contributing to the growth of a community-based organization.
The successful volunteer will work remotely from home and will support ARSDN in identifying funding opportunities, developing relationships with potential donors and partners, supporting proposal development and strengthening the organization's resource mobilization systems.
The role provides an opportunity to gain practical exposure to donor research, grant opportunity identification, concept note and proposal development, fundraising, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and nonprofit resource mobilization.
Key Responsibilities
The Volunteer Resource Mobilizer will:
- Research and identify relevant grant, funding, partnership and fundraising opportunities.
- Monitor opportunities from foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, corporations, development organizations and other potential funding sources.
- Maintain and regularly update a database of potential donors, partners and funding opportunities.
- Support the preparation of concept notes, expressions of interest, grant applications and funding proposals.
- Assist in developing fundraising strategies and resource mobilization plans.
- Identify potential corporate, institutional and strategic partners.
- Support outreach and communication with prospective donors and partners.
- Assist in developing partnership proposals, presentations and resource mobilization materials.
- Support the preparation of donor and partner profiles and opportunity assessments.
- Work with relevant ARSDN team members to understand programme priorities and funding requirements.
- Help identify financial, technical, material and other resources required to support ARSDN programmes.
- Support fundraising campaigns and other resource mobilization initiatives.
- Maintain records of donor contacts, applications, submissions, responses and follow-up actions.
- Monitor deadlines for funding opportunities and ensure timely follow-up.
- Support documentation of resource mobilization results, lessons learned and opportunities.
- Contribute ideas for improving ARSDN's fundraising and partnership-development approach.
- Represent ARSDN professionally and ethically when engaging with prospective partners and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree is required.
Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field such as:
- Development Studies
- International Development
- Business Administration
- Finance or Accounting
- Economics
- Project Management
- Communications
- Public Relations
- International Relations
- Social Sciences
- Nonprofit Management
- Community Development
- or another relevant discipline.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent research and analytical abilities.
- Ability to identify and assess funding opportunities.
- Good proposal and report-writing skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Professional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Good computer and digital literacy.
- Ability to use online research tools and productivity platforms.
- Integrity, professionalism and commitment to ethical resource mobilization.
- Genuine interest in sustainable development and community impact.
Previous experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor research, business development, partnership development or nonprofit resource mobilization will be an advantage but is not mandatory.
Work Arrangement
This is a fully remote / work-from-home volunteer assignment.
The successful candidate may undertake the assignment from Kenya or another country, provided they have reliable internet access and can participate in agreed virtual meetings and deliver assigned responsibilities effectively.
ARSDN supports a flexible working arrangement based on agreed deliverables, communication requirements, deadlines and organizational priorities.
International Applicants
Qualified applicants from Kenya and other countries are welcome to apply.
We particularly welcome applications from graduates and professionals who have an interest in international development, nonprofit fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships and social impact.
Volunteer Nature of the Opportunity
This is initially an unpaid volunteer assignment. The purpose is to provide meaningful practical experience while enabling the volunteer to contribute directly to ARSDN's resource mobilization and organizational development efforts.
Any expenses, reimbursements, stipends or other forms of support, if applicable, will be communicated separately and will depend on available organizational resources and specific activities.
Potential Future Employment
ARSDN is a growing organization, and high-performing volunteers may be considered for future full-time employment opportunities with ARSDN, subject to organizational needs, funding availability, performance, availability of suitable positions and the applicable recruitment process.
Participation in this volunteer assignment does not guarantee future employment.
What You Will Gain
The successful volunteer will have an opportunity to develop practical experience in:
- Grant and funding opportunity research
- Donor mapping
- Proposal and concept note development
- Fundraising
- Partnership development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Nonprofit resource mobilization
- Sustainable development programming
- Community-based development
- Professional remote working
- International development networks
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter explaining:
- Why they are interested in volunteering with ARSDN;
- Their relevant academic background and skills;
- Any experience in fundraising, grant writing, research, partnerships or resource mobilization; and
- How they would contribute to ARSDN's resource mobilization efforts.
Applications should be submitted through the application instructions provided by ARSDN.
🌐 Website: https://arsdn.netlify.app
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
ARSDN is committed to inclusive, ethical and community-driven development and welcomes qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Ark Resilience & Sustainable Development Network (ARSDN)
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