Volunteer Position: Resource Mobilisation Coordinator
Organization: Women Empowered International
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Volunteer (unpaid) – with potential for future transition to a paid role
Start Date: To be agreed
🌟 About Women Empowered–International
Women Empowered–International is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the social and economic empowerment of women and girls, especially in the Global South. Operating in both the United States and Benin, the organization focuses on education, climate justice, financial inclusion, leadership development, and advocacy for women’s land rights. Through inclusive and community-driven approaches, Women Empowered–International supports women to lead, thrive, and create sustainable change.
📝 Position Summary
The Resource Mobilisation Coordinator plays a key role in developing and executing strategies to mobilize financial, material, and human resources to support the organization’s mission. This volunteer position involves building partnerships, writing funding proposals, and coordinating fundraising campaigns to ensure the sustainability and growth of Women Empowered–International’s programs.
📌 Main Responsibilities
🔹 Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement a comprehensive resource mobilisation strategy.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities (grants, donations, sponsorships, crowdfunding, etc.).
- Create and manage a calendar of fundraising campaigns and donor outreach.
🔹 Partnerships and Relations
- Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, corporations, and institutional partners.
- Represent the organization at networking events and advocacy platforms.
🔹 Proposal Writing and Reporting
- Draft concept notes, funding proposals, letters of intent, and donor reports.
- Track submissions and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
🔹 Communication and Visibility
- Collaborate with the communications team to promote fundraising initiatives.
- Contribute to engaging content for newsletters, social media, and the website.
🔹 Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develop tools to monitor fundraising performance and donor engagement.
- Provide regular reports on resource mobilisation activities and outcomes.
🎓 Candidate Profile
✅ Skills and Qualifications
- Degree in international development, nonprofit management, communications, or related field.
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or partnership development.
- Strong writing skills in English (French is a plus).
- Proficiency in digital tools (Google Workspace, Canva, CRM platforms, crowdfunding tools).
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
💡 Preferred Attributes
- Familiarity with issues such as gender equality, climate justice, financial inclusion, or community development.
- Experience working with nonprofits or grassroots organizations.
- Existing network in philanthropy or development sectors.
🌍 Why Volunteer with Women Empowered–International?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization creating real impact for women and communities.
- Gain valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising and international development.
- Collaborate with a passionate and diverse team across continents.
- Opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the organization expands.