Fundraising and Grant Writer

What will you be doing?

Position Description

We're seeking a driven and resourceful Fundraising & Grant Writer Volunteer to join and support our mission through strategic fundraising, grant applications, and investment.

Intern Key Duties and Responsibilities:

You will combine studies and work to gain practical experience.

• Grant & Funding Applications – Assist in writing, editing, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding.
• Investment Opportunities – Identify and support AHO for investment programmes and funding opportunities.
• Pitch Deck & Business Plan Enhancement – Edit and refine pitch decks, business plans, and executive summaries to make them funder and investor-ready.
• Developing and executing marketing strategies involves researching target funders, donors, and investors.
• Managing marketing campaigns involves overseeing the creation of marketing materials, coordinating promotional activities, and managing budgets. 
• Creating content involves writing website copy, blog posts, social media updates, and other marketing materials. 
• Managing social media involves creating and scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and monitoring social media performance to ensure optimal results. 
• Investment & Funding Sourcing – Research and identify potential investment funds and donor opportunities.
• Content & Proposal Development – Tailor responses for funding applications and update existing materials.
• Analysing results: This involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).

Training and Personal Development

We will enrol you on the following courses during your volunteering time with us:

• Level 1: Award in Volunteering (Ofqual, Gateway Qualifications accredited)
• Certificate in Grant Writing for Non-Profits (Training Express, CPD)
• Graduate Certificate in Grant Writing (London School of International Business)
• Professional Certificate in Healthcare Grant Writing, LSBA, London
• Workshops, webinars, and boot camps are part of your continuous professional development.

What are we looking for?

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualification: Studying or a recent graduate in any subject at an accredited UK university or college, 
• Experience: At least three years of experience in sales, marketing, business, finance, accounting, legal, medicines, health, pharmacy, shop, delivery, innovation, research, grant writing and community work supporting vulnerable people and communities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with funders, potential donors, and investors and for creating marketing materials and communicating with stakeholders. 
• Persuasion and Negotiation: The ability to influence funders, potential donors, and investors and secure deals is crucial. 
• Creativity: Developing innovative marketing campaigns and content requires a creative approach. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and establishing strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders is vital. 
• Sales and Marketing Techniques: Understanding and applying various sales and marketing techniques to achieve targets. 
• Product Knowledge: Having a thorough understanding of the products or services being sold. 
• Analytical skills: The ability to analyse data and track campaign performance is crucial. 
• Adaptability: Being able to adjust to changing market conditions and customer needs
• Organisational skills: Managing multiple tasks and campaigns requires strong organisational skills. 
• Pitch deck: Crafting compelling business plans and pitch decks
• Accelerator and Investment: Completing startups for accelerators or investments
• Copywriting: Strong copywriting and business writing skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Time Management: Effectively managing their time and workload to meet deadlines. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about fundraising, social impact, and business development.  If you're eager to apply your skills to drive meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you!

What difference will you make?

As a fundraising and grant writing volunteer, your help and expertise will enable us to adapt and thrive, to explore new possibilities, activities, and ways of working.

Our mission is to lead and coordinate strategic efforts that promote equity in health, improve health outcomes, and enhance the quality of life for people and animals in Africa and the Diaspora.  Your fundraising activities will help us thrive and make our long-term growth sustainable at a critical time.

You will help us reach out to the various volunteering communities to spread the word.  Your networking and social media contacts will help amplify the work already being done by an excellent team of volunteers.

We require a marketing and social media expert, and your input will shape how we present ourselves to our service users, stakeholders, funders and the public.  With your help, we will be able to continue detailing our services and activities, as well as how they benefit our users.

Before you apply

We will only accept applications submitted using Reach Volunteering. CVs without a cover letter will not be reviewed.