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Remote Digital Volunteers for Donor Outreach, Grant-Making Organizations & Project Proposal Writing (Women Empowerment NGO). We are seeking to expand our international partnerships and strengthen our ability to connect with donors, grant-making organizations that support women empowerment

Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    2–8 hours per week (flexible schedule)
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Agriculture, Community Development, Education, Health & Medicine, Hunger, Food Security
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Other Requirements:
    Strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality Willingness to collaborate with an international team Passion for supporting women initiatives

    Description

    Donor & Grant Research

    • Identify grant-making organizations, foundations, and funding agencies.
    • Research funding opportunities that support women empowerment and community development.
    • Create and maintain a database of potential donors and grant programs.

    Project Proposal Writing Support

    • Assist with drafting and editing project proposals and concept notes.
    • Help organize proposals by outlining objectives, activities, outcomes, and impact.
    • Enhance the clarity, professionalism, and overall presentation of written materials.

    Donor Outreach & Communication

    • Compose and send professional introduction emails to donors and grant organizations.
    • Clearly and persuasively present the organization’s mission and programs.
    • Follow up on communications and keep records of outreach efforts.

    Partnership Development

    • Support engagement with NGOs, foundations, and development partners.
    • Assist in building long-term collaboration opportunities.
    • Help prepare partnership requests and concept messages.

    Administrative Support (Optional)

    • Manage donor and grant databases.
    • Track outreach progress and responses.
    • Assist with reporting and documenting partnership activities.

    Qualifications

    We're seeking volunteers who have:

    • Experience or strong interest in writing project proposals or grants
    • Good written English communication skills
    • Ability to carry out online research efficiently
    • Familiarity with NGOs, donors, or development funding systems (preferred but not mandatory)
    • Ability to draft professional emails and documents
    • Basic computer and internet skills
    • Availability to commit 2–5 hours per week

    No formal work experience is necessary, though having relevant skills is a plus.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
    Associated Location
    Freetown, Sierra Leone

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