Fund Raising Specialist

Position Summary

The Fundraising Specialist plays a central role in expanding Paraklet Inc.’s resource base by designing and executing fundraising strategies that support women’s economic leadership and youth empowerment programs. As Paraklet scales its operations and prepares for larger donor partnerships, this role strengthens donor engagement, builds fundraising campaigns, and ensures the organization is positioned for sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy Development — Design and implement fundraising strategies aligned with Paraklet’s mission, donor priorities, and organizational growth.
• Donor Engagement — Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and community supporters.
• Campaign Management — Lead digital and community‑based fundraising campaigns, including email outreach, social media drives, and event‑based fundraising.
• Proposal & Pitch Support — Support the development of donor pitches, fundraising decks, and tailored outreach materials.
• Partnership Development — Identify and pursue partnership opportunities with institutions, universities, INGOs, and private sector actors.
• Donor Communication — Prepare donor updates, impact summaries, and stewardship communication that reinforce trust and transparency.
• Fundraising Data & Tracking — Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, campaign performance, and fundraising pipelines.

Qualifications

• Required Skills — Strong communication and relationship‑building skills; experience with fundraising or donor engagement; ability to design and execute campaigns; strong writing and presentation abilities.
• Preferred Skills — Experience with nonprofit fundraising; familiarity with donor databases; understanding of women’s economic empowerment; French or Swahili proficiency.

Time Commitment

Flexible, typically 5–10 hours per week for volunteers;

Safeguarding & Values

All team members must uphold Paraklet Inc.’s mission, safeguarding standards, and zero‑tolerance policies, ensuring ethical representation of beneficiaries and communities.

Special Instructions / Desired Candidate Profile

Paraklet Inc. is rapidly scaling its operations, expanding programs, and strengthening donor readiness. We seek ambitious, impact‑driven individuals who want to grow their careers by contributing to a fast‑moving, locally led nonprofit with a strong footprint in the DRC.

Ideal candidates are those who:

• Take Initiative — You proactively identify fundraising opportunities, propose ideas, and move work forward without waiting for direction.
• Lead Without Supervision — You thrive in autonomous environments and can manage donor engagement tasks with minimal oversight.
• Seek Career Growth — You want to build a strong portfolio in fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and nonprofit development.
• Deliver Impact — You are motivated by meaningful work that strengthens communities and expands opportunities for women and youth.
• Embrace Fast‑Growing Environments — You are energized by organizations that are expanding, evolving, and creating new leadership opportunities.

If you are ready to take initiative, lead independently, and leave a true impact, Paraklet Inc. is the place to grow your career while contributing to transformational change.