Fundraising Mentor

We’re looking for a Fundraising Mentor who can live and volunteer for 10 months in Eswatini.

• As a volunteer, you will support CANGO and member organisations to develop strong fundraising strategies and build an understanding of emerging fundraising trends, tools and technologies. 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need relevant qualifications, plus experience in designing and implementing fundraisings plans, developing compelling proposals and marketing in general.
• You will be working alongside the team to provide sustainability by also building skills in donor cultivation and retention strategies that will support relationships with individual, corporate and public donors.

About the Partner Organisation 

The Coordinating Assembly of Non-Governmental Organisation (CANGO), based in Mbabane, was established as a network for NGOs focusing on primary health care in Eswatini. It has become the main coordinating body for NGOs in the country, with a mandate to facilitate sector-wide coordination, building member capacity, and influencing policies through advocacy. CANGO's mission is to ensure a well-functioning and coordinated civil society that contributes to the improvement of the quality of life for marginalized communities. Their vision is to see an empowered, vibrant, and well-coordinated civil society that drives sustainable development and uplifts the lives of vulnerable populations in Eswatini.

This assignment will support CANGO and their member organisations with developing strong fundraising strategies and implementation plans. This will include supporting work on public financing campaigns, utilisation of digital platforms and conventional methods of fundraising. The volunteer will work closely with the relevant team for capacity development.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.