Remote Online Fundraising & Proposal Writing Volunteer

Location: Remote (Online) – Preference for volunteers based in Europe or America

About Us:

Smile Community Centre is a children’s home and rescue centre based in Soweto slum, Eastlands of Nairobi, Kenya. We provide shelter, care, and education to abandoned, orphaned, and vulnerable children. Our mission is to give children a safe home, hope, and a brighter future.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Remote Online Fundraising & Proposal Writing Volunteer to help us raise awareness and mobilize resources for our work. The volunteer will play a key role in developing creative fundraising strategies, drafting compelling proposals, and reaching out to potential donors, organizations, and partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage online fundraising campaigns (via social media, crowdfunding platforms, and email).
• Research potential donors, partners, and grant opportunities globally.
• Draft compelling funding proposals and donor reports tailored to different organizations and foundations.
• Reach out to potential donors, foundations, and organizations with proposals and partnership requests.
• Help design engaging digital content to attract supporters.
• Maintain communication with donors, sending updates and thank-you notes.
• Track fundraising progress and report outcomes to the team.
• Contribute ideas to grow Smile Community Centre’s global online presence.

Requirements:

• Strong interest in non-profits, fundraising, or child welfare.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Ability to research, draft, and pitch professional proposals.
• Comfortable using social media and digital fundraising tools.
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Prior fundraising, proposal writing, or donor relations experience (an advantage).
• Preference will be given to volunteers based in Europe or America to help us connect more effectively with donors in those regions.

Time Commitment:

Flexible — minimum of 4–6 hours per week (can be adjusted to fit your schedule).