Volunteer Fundraising Associate at Ashoka

Scope Of Work -- The Fellowship Volunteer Fundraiser Will

• Support the design and implementation of a fundraising strategy for the Fellowship programs (Summit, Engagement Fund, Legacy Program, EACH Lab, One Africa platform).
• MAP Monitizable products for fellowship within Ashoka e.g. Impact Transfer, Globalizer / Regionalizer, Communities of Practice, and customize where necessary to one Africa vision
• Identify and research potential funders, partners, and donors across philanthropy, corporate, government, and multilateral sectors.
• Draft compelling proposals, concept notes, and fundraising pitches tailored to different audiences.
• Coordinate donor outreach and engagement campaigns in collaboration with Fellows and the Fellowship Associate.
• Support the organization of donor engagement events (virtual and in-person) linked to the Cairo 2026 Summit and other Fellowship milestones.
• Maintain donor records and track fundraising progress.
• Ensure all resource mobilization efforts align with Ashoka’s mission, values, and ethical guidelines.

Benefits For Our Volunteer

• Direct experience in resourcing a Pan-African movement of changemakers.
• Exposure to high-level networks of Fellows, funders, governments, and global actors.
• Mentorship and direct collaboration with the Fellowship Director, Africa.
• Recognition in Fellowship and Summit communications.
• This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity