Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Volunteer (Experienced Only)

Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Volunteer (Experienced Only)

📍 Location

Remote (Africa / Global)

🕒 Time Commitment

Minimum 15 hours per week

📅 Duration

Fixed-term, aligned to programme phases: October 2025 – June 2027

(Start date: Rolling, priority onboarding from October 2025)

💼 Job Type

Professional Volunteer (Senior-Level)

Commitment Details

This role requires a defined, professional commitment aligned with programme milestones rather than ad-hoc availability.

Time Commitment

• Minimum: 15 hours per week
• Average: 15–20 hours per week during active fundraising periods
• Time commitment may increase slightly around major milestones (e.g. awards cycle, major donor deadlines)

Duration of Engagement

• Primary term: October 2025 – June 2027
• Engagement spans three programme phases:
  • EduAid-Africa: October 2025 – December 2026
  • NESA-Africa Awards: February – June 2026
  • Rebuild My School Africa: June 2026 – June 2027

Availability Expectations

• Ability to commit consistently for a minimum of 6 months, with preference for professionals available across multiple phases
• Availability for scheduled virtual meetings, donor calls, and coordination sessions

Working Mode

• Fully remote
• Independent execution with structured check-ins
• Collaboration with programme, communications, and leadership teams

Deliverables & Accountability

• Contribution to fundraising strategy, donor pipeline development, and proposal support
• Periodic progress updates and activity reporting
• Performance aligned with agreed targets and governance standards

Professional Conduct

• Commitment to ethical fundraising, non-interference principles, and brand safety
• Respect for confidentiality and institutional credibility

Organization Description

Santos Creations Educational Foundation (SCEF) is a pan-African nonprofit advancing education quality, accountability, and inclusive development across Africa. SCEF is the host organization of the New Education Standard Award Africa (NESA-Africa) and the implementation partner for Education Support & Impact Aid Africa (EduAid-Africa)—a framework that converts education recognition into measurable post-award legacy impact.

SCEF’s flagship initiatives include:

• New Education Standard Award Africa (NESA-Africa)
• Education Support & Impact Aid Africa (EduAid-Africa)
• Education Online Africa
• Rebuild My School Africa (Legacy Infrastructure Programme)

Position Summary

SCEF is seeking a senior, experienced fundraising professional to support strategic fundraising, corporate sponsorship, CSR/ESG partnerships, and donor stewardship across the full NESA-Africa 2025–2027 project lifecycle.

This is not an internship or entry-level role. Applicants must demonstrate a proven fundraising track record and the ability to contribute immediately within a high-integrity, governance-driven education programme.

Programme Context (How the Work Fits)

The role spans three connected programme phases:

1. EduAid-Africa (Education Support & Engagement)

October 2025 – December 2026

Education-focused webinars and community learning programmes; ideal for CSR, foundation, and education-support funding.

1. NESA-Africa Awards (Recognition & Accountability)

February – June 2026

Continental education awards with strict non-interference governance; high-visibility corporate, broadcast, and event sponsorship.

1. Rebuild My School Africa (Legacy & Infrastructure)

June 2026 – June 2027

Post-award delivery of inclusive education infrastructure, including Special Needs Education facilities across African regions.

Fundraising is structured as one continuous lifecycle, not separate campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic fundraising planning across all programme phases
• Identify and engage corporate CSR, ESG, foundation, and institutional donors
• Develop sponsorship proposals, concept notes, and donor briefs
• Support donor stewardship, reporting, and long-term relationship building
• Ensure compliance with non-interference, brand safety, and governance standards

Fundraising Targets (Indicative)

• EduAid-Africa: USD $50,000–$150,000 (programme and session sponsorships)
• NESA-Africa Awards: USD $150,000–$300,000 (corporate, broadcast, event sponsorship)
• Rebuild My School Africa: USD $250,000+ (multi-year legacy and infrastructure funding)

Performance is assessed on contribution, pipeline development, and secured partnerships, not commission.

Volunteer Benefits (Professional-Level)

This is a strategic volunteer engagement, not a learning placement.

• Executive-level impact on a continental flagship education programme
• Portfolio-ready experience in CSR/ESG and governance-driven fundraising
• Professional recognition (Certificate + Letter of Recommendation)
• Strategic pan-African and global network exposure
• Flexible, remote engagement with clear scope and boundaries
• Contribution to long-term, measurable education legacy

Required Qualifications (Mandatory)

This role is strictly for experienced professionals.

Applicants must demonstrate:

• Proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, sponsorship, or grant development
• Experience engaging corporate CSR, ESG, foundations, or institutional donors
• Strong proposal writing and donor relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, pan-African context
• Understanding of ethical, compliance-driven fundraising

Students, interns, and first-time fundraisers should not apply.

Video Interview Questions (Required)

Applicants must submit a video recording (10–20 minutes total) answering 10 structured interview questions (shared in the application instructions).

How to Apply

Please submit:

1. Professional CV
2. Video recording answering all interview questions

📩 Email submissions to: nesa.africa@gmail.com

📌 Subject line: Application – Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Volunteer (Experienced)

• Only applicants who submit both CV and video and demonstrate verifiable fundraising experience will be considered.