Help LESCOTA charity in developing a fundraising strategy
Assist with developing a fundraising strategy for LESCOTA
Overview
Assist with developing a fundraising strategy for LESCOTA
You have:
- Strong proficiency in managing non-profit online fundraising platforms.
- Ability to develop a fundraising strategy.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience in nurturing relationships with donors and connections.
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 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 a time when you successfully managed a fundraising campaign? | This question assesses your practical experience and effectiveness in fundraising. | Share a specific example, detailing your role and the outcome. |
| How would you approach developing a fundraising strategy for our organization? | This evaluates your strategic thinking and ability to tailor strategies to an organization's needs. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What tools or platforms have you used for online fundraising? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain relationships with donors after the initial funding request? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you leveraged networks for fundraising? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |