Voluntary Fundraiser Officer

What will you be doing?

This is a proactive and leadership-inclined voluntary position. The Fundraising Officer will play a key role in developing, executing, and evaluating fundraising initiatives that support Aprender’s strategic goals. Working alongside trustees, staff, and volunteers, the postholder will help secure vital income streams to sustain and grow our programmes.

You will have the following responsibilities:
- Research and identify funding opportunities (grants, trusts, corporate sponsorships), and make applications to opportunities in order to secure funding.
- Maintain accurate records of donors, sponsors, and income raised.
 

What are we looking for?

-Demonstrated initiative, commitment, and follow-through.

-Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines.                             

-Any experience level in fundraising, marketing, events, or business development.

-Familiarity with grant applications or charity CRM tools.

-Understanding of the international development or education charity landscape

-Understanding of and experience collaborating with the marketing function.

-Comfortable working independently and as part of a small, dispersed team.

-Proficiency in basic digital tools (email, shared drives, social media).

-Alignment with Aprender’s values and passion for our mission.

What difference will you make?

As Voluntary Fundraising Officer, you will play a vital role in helping Aprender grow and sustain its work. Your efforts will directly support the delivery of our education programmes by generating new income streams, forging partnerships, and increasing our visibility. By bringing fresh ideas, building donor relationships, and applying for funding, you’ll help strengthen our financial resilience and extend our reach, making a tangible difference to the lives of children and teachers worldwide.

Anything else...

We ask for a minimum of 6 months of volunteering to maximise your impact.