Fundraising Coordinator (Part-Time)

The World Disaster Center (WDC) is expanding its fundraising efforts to support disaster response and health initiatives, including Ebola response.

We are seeking a Fundraising Coordinator to organize, drive, and scale fundraising activities across volunteers, communities, and partners.

This is an execution and coordination role focused on generating real funding outcomes.

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Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage fundraising volunteers and activities

• Identify and pursue funding opportunities (local and institutional)

• Support and contribute to proposal writing and submissions

• Organize fundraising campaigns and initiatives

• Track outreach, donors, and funds raised

• Ensure consistent follow-up and conversion of opportunities

• Report on fundraising performance and pipeline

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Expected Outputs

• Structured fundraising pipeline

• Active and coordinated volunteer efforts

• Regular funding inflows (donations, small partnerships)

• Submission of funding proposals

• Clear tracking and reporting of results

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Required Profile

• Experience in fundraising, business development, or partnerships

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

• Ability to manage multiple activities and follow-ups

• Strong communication and persuasion skills

• Results-oriented and reliable

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Preferred Profile

• Experience in NGOs, humanitarian, or development sector

• Experience with proposal writing and donor engagement

• Familiarity with African markets or communities

• Existing network (donors, organizations, communities)

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Core Skills

• Coordination and execution

• Fundraising and outreach

• Proposal writing

• Tracking and organization

• Persistence and follow-through

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What This Role Is NOT

• Not a passive coordination role

• Not strategy-only without execution

• Not entry-level without relevant experience

• Not limited to awareness or communications

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Compensation

Based on experience, with performance-based incentives tied to funds raised.

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One-Line Role Definition

Organizes people and efforts to consistently generate funding.