Volunteer Support for Online Fundraising Campaign

Organizational Context

Progressive Volunteers (PV) is a Kenyan community-based organization founded in 2007, dedicated to supporting vulnerable youth by offering alternatives to poverty and violence. PV collaborates with the Educate and Empower Organization (EEO) on the 'Educate a Girl - Change a Life Kenya Initiative'. This initiative aims to improve the lives of vulnerable children and youth, particularly girls, through education, mentorship, and empowerment programs, fostering resilience and sustainable development across Kenya.

Job Purpose

This role supports the 'Educate a Girl - Change a Life Kenya Initiative' by expanding its online fundraising impact. The volunteer will contribute strategically to designing, promoting, and implementing online fundraising campaigns, leveraging digital platforms to increase awareness, mobilize support, and drive donations. The objective is to strengthen the project's digital presence, grow online communities, enhance audience engagement, and foster meaningful interactions with supporters. By building sustainable donor relationships and increasing public awareness, the volunteer will directly contribute to providing educational opportunities for vulnerable girls and youth in Kenya, enabling them to achieve their full potential and create lasting community change.

Responsibilities

The volunteer will support the online fundraising campaign by assisting in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and outreach plans. Key duties include creating compelling fundraising content such as donor appeals, impact stories, and social media posts. The role involves promoting the campaign through digital platforms, engaging online communities, supporters, and potential donors, and supporting donor engagement activities like communication and stewardship. Additionally, the volunteer will identify opportunities to expand campaign reach through partnerships and peer-to-peer fundraising, and monitor campaign performance, tracking engagement and fundraising results to provide progress updates and recommendations.

Work Experience

Experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, communications, or marketing is required. Experience with social media management and digital marketing is also necessary. Knowledge of online fundraising platforms is considered an advantage. The ability to work independently and meet deadlines is essential.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Proficiency in social media management and digital marketing is required. Familiarity with online fundraising platforms is beneficial. The role demands creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to develop compelling campaigns. A passion for education, youth empowerment, and community development is highly valued.

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