Help LESCOTA charity in developing a fundraising strategy

Support LESCOTA in creating an effective fundraising strategy

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LESCOTA - Learn to Serve Community of Tanzania

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Wednesday 27 Oct 2021 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support LESCOTA in creating an effective fundraising strategy

You have:

  • Strong proficiency in managing online fundraising platforms
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in developing fundraising strategies
  • Ability to engage and nurture donor relationships

Contract

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This is an online assignment

Learn to serve Community of Tanzania (LESCOTA) is looking for support of online volunteers with strong proficiency in managing and/or have experience with non-profit online fundraising platforms. We are planning to use online fundraising platforms effectively and raise funds for us to continue construction of our Mango pre and primary English medium school in a rural village of Matekela, Tanzania. The volunteers will advise us how to use the chosen fundraising platform effectively and guide us in developing the fundraising strategy. The online volunteers will not submit funding requests on behalf of the organization. The volunteers will work with the program director and provide advice on developing a fundraising strategy. They must have strong teamwork skills. All meetings and communications will be done via Skype, whatsapp and email exchange.

We are in need of committed volunteers and who have teamwork, strong communication and fundraising skills. We are expecting to recruit the followings:- Engagers: Individuals who will interact, talk and nurture relationships. Connectors: Individuals who can leverage networks and make valuable introductions. Askers: Individuals who understand the skills and timing necessary to ask for the donation. Stewards: Individuals who communicate with and nurture ongoing donors and promote the relationships.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with online fundraising platforms? This question assesses your familiarity with online tools used for fundraising. Provide specific examples of platforms you have used and the context of your experience.
How have you effectively communicated with a team in a remote setting? This question evaluates your communication skills and adaptability in remote work environments. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies have you used to cultivate relationships with donors? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to ask for donations. How did you approach it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback or suggestions from team members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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