Opportunities From: Montgomery County Volunteer Center

AfriThrive is seeking a Social Media Manager (Virtual Volunteer) to develop and implement a social media strategy to increase overall reach and brand awareness.

Founded in 2019, AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through increased access to culturally appropriate healthy foods, youth skills development and economic opportunity.

Responsibilities

Help create and implement a social media strategy Create and manage social media calendar Develop and manage content for our website and social media, such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn Post regular updates to AfriThrive social media outlets, including news articles, blog posts, press releases, fundraising appeals, events, partner events, special donors/donations, and any other promotional items Manage Social Media marketing campaigns and posts and responding to followers. Other duties as assigned

Location: Fully Remote

Estimated Hours/Week: 10+ hours/week

Expected Commitment: 3+ months

Reports: Director of Resource Development

AfriThrive is seeking a Fundraising Volunteer to develop and implement a sustainable non-profit fundraising plan that will generate unrestricted funding to support its mission.

Founded in 2019, AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through increased access to culturally appropriate healthy foods, youth skills development and economic opportunity.

Responsibilities

Benchmark fundraising efforts of organizations like AfriThrive in collaboration with the Resource Development Director Develop several alternative approaches  to be shared  with AfriThrive senior management and Board Develop a brief and sustainable charitable fundraising plan based on AfriThrive’s charitable fundraising goals Conduct research on foundations and other potential donors and prioritize those donors Conduct initial outreach to potential donors and set the stage for follow up by AfriThrive’s Board President and other Board members Work with the Director to create a strong fundraising message that appeals to potential donors Support relationships with local companies, charitable groups, and other organizations Help develop communication materials and sustaining campaigns targeted to potential donors Ability to solicit businesses and organizations for requests for fundraising/sponsorships Attend all Development meetings and provide an update on activities and progress Maintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff, and other volunteers Other duties as assigned.

 

Key Skills & Qualifications

Experience in charitable fundraising for non-profits Strong interpersonal and writing skills Familiarity with fundraising principles and techniques Possess skills to work with and motivate board members and potentially other volunteers Be a “self-starter” and goal driven, able to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls Be organized and exhibit tenacity to “follow through” on tasks and goals Ability to work independently as well as within a team Some knowledge of planning and budgeting Basic understanding of fundraising principles Passion for AfriThrive mission.

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@afrithrive.org

Estimated Hours/Week: 10+ hours/week

Expected Commitment: 3+ months

Reports: Director of Development and Partnerships

AfriThrive is seeking a  motivated grant writer to identify grant opportunities and develop proposals that will persuasively communicate our mission and programs to potential funders.

Founded in 2019, AfriThrive is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building vibrant and thriving African immigrant and minority families through increased access to culturally appropriate healthy foods, youth skills development and economic opportunity.

Responsibilities

Conduct prospect research and identify grant opportunities relevant to AfriThrive’s mission and vision Prioritize grants to apply for (based on grant size and due date) in collaboration with the AfriThrive development team Prepare grant proposals responding to funding guidelines, demonstrate strong program design, and present a compelling need for funding Create and manage a calendar of grant opportunities – including deadline dates and a checklist of required documents Maintain Gantt chart of grant applications including donors, status of application, project, grant deadline etc. Support timely preparation and completion of all communications and reports related to the grant process, including letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and stewardship activities Successfully understand and communicate mission and vision of company applying for the grant Maintain a respectful relationship with clients, staff, and other volunteers Other special projects as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

Experience as a grant writer with ability to secure foundation, corporate, and private donor grants Ability to conduct prospect research to identify and match funding resources that meet AfriThrive’s funding needs Excellent written and oral communication skills that are effective with a diverse range of audiences including board members, internal staff, volunteers, donors, executives, and funding partners Proficient computer skills, especially in Excel and Word; familiarity with donor database management. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to establish and work collaboratively and cooperatively with the team.

 

How to Apply

Please apply by sending your resume and a brief statement of interest to info@afrithrive.org.