Volunteer Experienced Fundraiser/Grant Writer

Salary: Volunteer

Hours: Minimum ten (10) hours weekly

Contract: Minimum six-month commitment

Location: Remote

Who is the THRIVE Project?

Passionate about sustainability? Looking to collaborate with a driven team to make a better future? Join us, and make the world a better place.

We are a global for-impact organisation with members in over 40 countries. All of us strive to make our world thrivable - to ensure humanity can face global issues effectively and sustainably.

As a leading not-for-profit in the thrivability space, we seek to implement climate-friendly policies, educate communities, and advocate for a future where humanity can live in harmony and solidarity with nature. This is achieved through a variety of research, publishing educational content including articles and podcasts, and hosting webinars with sustainability experts.

We collaborate with NGOs, businesses, individuals and others to this end, because #ThrivabilityMatters.

By joining THRIVE, you can make a difference.

To find out more, head to our website: https://ThrivabilityMatters.Org/

Why join THRIVE?

When you become a volunteer at THRIVE, you’ll receive:

• Significant references for your work endeavours
• A community experience and sense of belonging
• Shared expertise from other team members
• A greater understanding of how organisations like ours are structured
• Opportunities to learn whole new skillsets with practical experience
• Possibilities to take on leadership roles if you’re interested
• Induction, training, and mentorship sessions
• The opportunity to develop your presentation skills
• A platform to learn and spread awareness about sustainability issues and their solutions

The Role

We’re looking for a driven, articulate Fundraiser/Grant Writer with a passion for sustainability to work with our friendly, dynamic team to inspire people around the world to make a better future.

As part of THRIVE, you will have the opportunity to:

• Champion new initiatives.
• Improve existing initiatives.
• Help shape our thrivability efforts.
• Meet regularly with team members.
• Present ideas to people from a variety of disciplines.

Your efforts will enrich our organisation and help inspire people to create a thrivable future.

Key/Main Responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities from diverse sources, including grants, foundations, and donors.
• Write compelling grant proposals, fundraising appeals, and reports to secure funds and support for projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, stakeholders, and funding organisations.
• Collaborate with program managers and teams to understand project requirements and align proposals with organisational goals.
• Maintain accurate records of grants, donations, and fundraising activities for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in fundraising and grant writing.
• Ensure timely submission of grant applications and follow-up communications with donors.
• Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills to articulate project needs and impact effectively.
• A desire to make a sustainable world and better future for all.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Fluency in English.
• Remote with opportunity to attend in office in selected areas.
• A self-driven mindset with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Passion to take on responsibility and lead initiatives.
• A collaborative team player mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Well-developed problem-solving abilities.
• Self-discipline and effective time management.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• The ability to be proactive and self-manage your time.

At THRIVE, we work to create a thrivable future, where everyone can live in harmony with nature.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and believe that everyone has a role to play in tackling the challenges affecting our world. As a member of our team, you will be part of a global movement that is making a difference in the world.

Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Ready to make a thrivable future? Apply today.