At a glance

Skills

Business development / Sales
Fundraising events
Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy
Data analysis
Research (qualitative / quantitative)

Where

London, NW7 3LL

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week or 7-15 hours / week

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The AVOCADO Foundation is a UK charity that operates to eradicate the economic inequalities experienced by underrepresented youth, non-profits, and entrepreneurs. We're seeking a passionate #WorldChanger to join our team as a Research Volunteer!

What will you be doing?

Main Purpose

We are seeking a proactive individual with an understanding of philanthropy, fundraising practices, donor motivations, and wealth indicators. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in fundraising and business development, supporting a charity dedicated to equipping youth with financial literacy skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience conducting structured research on high-net-worth individuals, company directors, or family trusts, ensuring compliance with data protection best practices. Strong communication skills, focus, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence are essential.

As part of the Business Development Team, you will contribute to expanding the charity’s prospect pipeline by conducting insightful research and identifying high-value opportunities. You will also help refine strategies and support progress on five, six, and seven-figure gifts through regular pipeline reviews.

Main areas of responsibilityWe are looking for a Prospect Research Volunteer who can aid with researching individuals, trusts and foundations and corporates to help the team in their efforts to generate funding for the charity, tasks will include:

To identify suitable individuals, trusts and foundations and corporates against a set of criteria
Review details of individuals, trusts and foundations and corporates in the UK and abroad, identifying and working towards funding deadlines
Extract and capture key information to inform application strategies
Provide support for the preparation of funding proposals

Other requirements

This volunteer opportunity requires a weekly commitment and is remote.
Maintaining awareness and ensuring compliance with organisational policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, health & safety, and data protection.
Representing the organisation externally, promoting the work of the organization.
Undertaking any other duties that are required and commensurate with the level of the post.

What are we looking for?

Essential knowledge and experience

Strong research skills with an ability to present information clearly and concisely
The ability to work independently
Excellent IT and Microsoft Office skills, knowledge of Word and Excel are essential
Knowledge of Salesforce is desirable
Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old
An interest in fundraising in the charity sector
Fundraising experience an advantage, though not essential
Must have own laptop and use of the internet

What difference will you make?

At The AVOCADO Foundation, we pride ourselves on being #WorldChangers. Our mission is to eradicate the economic inequalities experienced by under-represented youth, non-profits and entrepreneurs.

We know that we cannot do it alone and welcome the support of fellow # WorldChangers who identify with this mission and join the team as volunteers. Your support will contribute to the great value we pride ourselves in providing to our service users, stakeholders, funders and the general public. Thus, this role helps our organisation achieve our strategic goal of being an internationally trusted voice in financial education, entrepreneurship and capacity-building support. This role also gives the opportunity to gain or continue to share their fundraising skills in the charity sector.

Before you apply

We can't wait to hear from you!

About The AVOCADO Foundation

Causes

Black, asian and minority ethnic groups

Education

International development

Refugees / migrants

Voluntary sector support

Women

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Hello, we are The AVOCADO Foundation (formerly known as Money4YOU).

We exist to eradicate the economic inequalities experienced by under-represented youth, non-profits and entrepreneurs....