Grant Writer, Partnerships, Fundraising, Assistant

Grant Writer, Partnerships, Fundraising, Assistant - Volunteer

About us

empowermefirst.college is a non-profit aiming to make upper secondary school education accessible to millions of vulnerable youths and adults in emerging and developing countries regardless of background, gender or lifestyle. We offer a free online learning platform to overcome gaps created by inequality. Students learn at their own pace, using their mobile phones everywhere, at any time.

Our vision is to transform our students into change leaders who build today and tomorrow's world. 

Since our creation in 2021, we have piloted our program in Uganda and Zimbabwe by providing English and ICT courses to test the courses and research the feasibility in two very different countries.

On 5 September we start offering education to a large cohort of students in 7 centers in Zimbabwe. But this is just the beginning, and we won't rest until our vision is fulfilled. We are expanding our country's presence and the courses we offer.

We are looking for volunteers to help create partnerships proposals, grant applications, plan fundraising events and in social media marketing. 

Your responsibilities

- Research possible partners and sponsors.

- Prepare funding proposals and grant applications.

- Plan and market fundraising events.

Who you are

- You are self-motivated and enjoy doing projects for the challenge, not for any external rewards. You understand the value of volunteering and making an impact, keep to deadlines and are ready to attend online meetings.

- You have relevant experience in research and grant writing.

- You are passionate about education and share our vision: You know the importance of education and how it can impact someone's life.

- You might have some experience in marketing and social media.

- You are an excellent communicator in verbal and written English: You know how to captivate, relate and adapt to your audience. You are comfortable explaining complex concepts to a non-knowledgeable audience.

- You are comfortable using Google Suite (Google docs, Google slides, and Google sheets) and willing to learn how to use our online platform.

- You are able to work independently, but you are also comfortable asking questions and saying, "I don't know." 

- You are a team player: You know how to communicate effectively about your progress and understand that we need the help of everyone to succeed. 

Culture fit
Our values represent who we are and how we act. You will enjoy working with us if the following statements describe you:

- You value others and have the desire to have a positive impact on the world.

- You know that you don't know everything and are willing to learn, experiment, and view feedback as an opportunity to improve yourself.

- You are committed, consistent and don't give up when things become more challenging. 

- You don't take shortcuts. You have high integrity and aspire to do things the right way.

- You are proactive and ready to work in a flat hierarchical structure.

- You strive for excellence and have high attention to detail.

The process

Did you recognize yourself in our description? We will be glad to learn more about you. Our hiring process involves just two stages:

- Application

- Written feedback on screening questions.

 Formal interview.

After applying, you will hear from us within two weeks.

Benefits

Our organization is based on volunteering. While we don't offer compensation, we aim to provide the experience of a lifetime. We offer:

- Remote working: You can contribute from your home. Our members are located all over the world.

- Flexible hours: We are not interested in the number of hours you work but the results you deliver. We assign tasks weekly or bi-weekly. As soon as you can complete them on time, we trust you.

- We commit to helping you achieve your potential and develop you into a leader within our organization.

- We offer webinars on different topics that are useful for your personal and career development. You'll receive a certificate of completion.

- And, of course, the opportunity to be part of an organization that aims to change the world