Assistance with fundraising and grants
Contribute to fundraising efforts by researching funding sources and collaborating with the team.
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Overview
Contribute to fundraising efforts by researching funding sources and collaborating with the team.
You have:
- Experience in donor research, fundraising strategy, or nonprofit business analysis is desirable.
- Creativity, initiative, and the ability to work well in teams are valued.
- Experience in grant writing is strongly preferred for those interested in the optional proposal-writing task.
- International or cross-cultural experience is a bonus.
Contract
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AJTKD is currently seeking Online Volunteers to collaborate with our international team. Volunteers will play a key role in helping identify funding sources to support our mission and projects.
Apply for this opportunity if you are passionate about contributing to social impact and sustainability through strong research skills and teamwork in a multicultural environment.
We are looking for 5 experienced Online Volunteers to support our fundraising team by researching potential donor organizations and open funding opportunities. Volunteers will work closely with our team to map possible sources of support for our ongoing projects and strategic initiatives.
Specific tasks include:
- Conducting detailed research on funding opportunities and donor organizations;
- Presenting innovative ideas and relevant findings to the team;
- Optionally, supporting grant writing and reviewing draft proposals — only for volunteers with demonstrated prior experience in grant writing.
Important: Online Volunteers must never be requested to make donations (in-kind or financial) or to solicit donations from third parties.
Assignment to begin in January 2026.
Experience in donor research, fundraising strategy, or nonprofit business analysis is desirable. Creativity, initiative, and the ability to work well in teams are valued. Experience in grant writing is not required, but strongly preferred for those interested in the optional proposal-writing task. International or cross-cultural experience is a bonus.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully identified a funding opportunity? | This question assesses your research skills and your ability to find relevant funding sources. | Provide a specific example of how you identified a funding source, including the methods you used. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an innovative idea you presented to a team. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback on your research or proposals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to approach a donor organization for the first time? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience working in a multicultural team? What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is sustainability important in fundraising and grant applications? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think is the biggest challenge in fundraising today? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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