Development Volunteer

Location: Remote

Commitment: Minimum of a few hours per week (recurring)

About Us

The funds raised by Sambhali U.S. are changing the lives of women and girls in Rajasthan, India. Born with almost no control over how—or with whom—they live their lives, they are finding ways to leap over barriers based on class, caste, and gender through the programs of the grassroots Indian organization Sambhali Trust. Our development team is proud to know the difference each dollar raised will make and honored to tell the stories of the women and girls of Sambhali.

About the Role

We are seeking passionate volunteers to join our Development Committee and play an integral role in creating and implementing Sambhali U.S.’s annual fundraising plan. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor engagement, and campaign planning, while directly contributing to the empowerment of women and girls in India.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteers will focus on one or more of the following areas depending on their experience and interests:

• • Creating proposals and stewardship pieces for current and potential donors.
  • Identifying and researching potential individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
  • Developing fundraising campaigns.
  • Writing and editing grant applications.
  • Organizing donor stewardship and fundraising events.
  • Supporting donor outreach, communications, and relationship management.

Skills & Qualifications

• • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Interest or background in fundraising, development, or nonprofit management.
  • Research and organizational skills.
  • Creativity and initiative in donor outreach and engagement.
  • Grant writing and event planning experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Passion for the mission of Sambhali U.S.

Cause Areas

• • Children & Youth
  • Education
  • Poverty
  • Sexual Abuse & Human Trafficking
  • Women
  • LGBTQ+

Good For

• • Volunteers looking for flexible, impactful opportunities.
  • Students or professionals interested in fundraising, development, or nonprofit careers.
  • Development professionals looking to expand their skills into a new area of fundraising.

What You’ll Gain

• • Practical experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor engagement.
  • Opportunities to work on campaigns, proposals, and events that directly fund Sambhali Trust’s grassroots programs.
  • The knowledge that your efforts are contributing to lasting change for women and girls in Rajasthan, India.

How to Apply

More information is available on our website: www.sambhalius.org

Volunteer details: Volunteer with Sambhali U.S.

Application Form: Apply Here