Data Collection & Fundraising Volunteer (1 Hour/Day)

About the Role

World Disaster Center is seeking high-caliber volunteer professionals to support a strategic research and fundraising initiative. This effort is designed to deepen our understanding of global markets, donor behavior, and development engagement, while mobilizing critical support for humanitarian impact.

This role goes beyond basic outreach. It requires maturity, analytical ability, global awareness, and confidence engaging diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteers will:

• Conduct 5 structured research interviews with identified contacts, donors, or sector-relevant individuals
• Secure 5 meaningful donations (any size welcome) to support humanitarian operations
• Gather and document insights on donor psychology, global development perceptions, and engagement trends
• Produce clear weekly reports summarizing progress, insights, and lessons learned
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and independent responsibility

Guidance and structured tools will be provided.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 1 hour per day
• Flexible schedule
• Short-term project, with potential continuation based on performance

Who We Are Looking For (Required Profile)

We are specifically seeking individuals who demonstrate:

• Prior experience working with international organizations, global nonprofits, development institutions, or related entities
• Strong research background – qualitative or quantitative
• Solid understanding of global markets, economics, and finance
• Interest in international development, humanitarian systems, impact, and policy
• Strong, confident personality – able to engage senior stakeholders and communicate with clarity
• High integrity, professionalism, and maturity

This opportunity is best suited for:

• Graduates and professionals in economics, international relations, public policy, finance, development studies, business, or related fields
• Individuals with demonstrated global exposure and analytical capacity

Eligibility

• Must be able to participate without OPT or student employment authorization requirements
• Must be able to commit reliably

What You Gain

• Strategic experience in development research, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising intelligence
• Exposure to international humanitarian strategy
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to global impact work
• Letter of recommendation or certification upon successful completion
• Professional networking and leadership growth opportunity

How to Apply

Interested candidates may:

• Apply directly via Idealist OR
• Email a brief expression of interest to: office@worlddisastercenter.org

Please include:

• Your name
• Relevant background and experience
• Why this role interests you
• Your availability