Director of Fundraising

International Transformation Foundation, Inc. is a Houston-based, 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization that provides Americans with an opportunity to actively support communities in Africa by helping them access clean and affordable drinking water. As a sister organization to the International Transformation Foundation in Africa, this expansion into the USA also seeks to offer young people in the United States of America educational, cultural, and social volunteering opportunities.

Our main mission is setting up water kiosks at schools and public drinking water fountains in communities across Kenya and Rwanda. For every project, we send young people (high school, College or university students or recent graduates) from the USA to the location where these projects take place in Africa to be part of the implementation in an internship-like program where they gain a unique cross-cultural experience, personal and professional growth.

We also offer personalized fundraising focused trips for individuals and organizations to be a part of the implementation of these water kiosks and drinking water fountains.

Dirctor of Fundraising

This position is responsible for generating operating resources including financial for the entire organization. This requires to:

• Maintain engagement with existing supporters, ensuring they are aware of initiatives that are underway, the impact they are having, and the financial transparency of all processes. This engagement will occur through personalized emails before and after projects, and in lengthier reports.
• Extend the supporter base through structured fundraising appeals.
• Improve your understanding of fundraising strategies by looking to the practices of larger and smaller non-profit organizations and conducting independent research.

Qualifications:

• At least be a second-year bachelor student in related fields,
• knowledge in current issues and best practices relating to international youth development and fundraising,
• Ability to come up with creative ideas and content for fundraising, identify potential opportunities for raising funds and write grant proposals,
• excellent communication skills both orally and in writing,
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to work with individuals from different cultures,
• Able to maintain an established work schedule,
• Strong organizational and management skills,
• Willingness and capacity to volunteer,
• Passion and commitment towards youth development.
• Preferably based in Houston or a frequent visitor.

Benefits:

Currently all our core staff members are strictly volunteer based. There is no financial compensation available at the moment. The available benefits include those related to personal, professional growth through this work experience and possibilities to travel to project locations.

How to Apply:

We ONLY accept applications submited via this form on our website: https://www.itf-us.org/join