Focus on Ability Society (FOAS)
Overview
Focus on Ability Society (FOAS) is a youth led and growing Malawian non-profit making organisation with headquarters in Blantyre. FOAS was founded in 2016 and got registered by Malawi Government in 2019 under the Trustees Incorporation Act (CAP. 5:03). Since 2017, every year FOAS runs the Disability awareness programme popularly known as Focus on Ability Short Film Festival.
The organisation works in the focal areas of Disability, Women and Youth social economic empowerment, Health and Behavioral Change, Gender Equality, Agribusiness. In its all programmes, the organisation believes in the incorporation of multimedia and documentary- filmmaking to raise awareness and inspire the communities by telling stories about abilities of people with disability and other marginalised people in Malawi.
To expand its programming and kick start new gender equality programme, the following exciting and challenging job openings have arisen:
Volunteer Fundraiser – 3 months (6 posts) (with possible permanent job subject to performance)
Description:
Focus on Ability Society (FOAS) is developing a gender empowerment programme in the vocational entrepreneurship come October 2022. It’s from that background the organisation seeks the services of skilled and passionate volunteer fundraisers to champion the fundraising campaigns towards the programme. In this role, you will use your expert communication skills and keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential funding partners.
Objectives of this Role:
- Promote awareness of the programme’s mission and work.
- Spot new fundraising opportunities.
- Plan fundraising initiatives to help the programme meet financial goals.
- Form strong relationships with external stakeholders.
- Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop.
Duties:
- Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that may be interested in gift-giving.
- Effectively convey the programme’s mission and vision to potential funding partners.
- Assist in craft grant applications and fundraising proposals.
- Strategise and successfully execute fundraising campaigns.
- Organise fundraising events with leadership skills.
- Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Diploma in Marketing, Events Management, communications, Journalism, business management, public relations, or a related field.
- A certificate or Diploma in Fundraising, or similar qualification is a plus.
- Competence in Microsoft Office suite and donor management systems
- Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters is an add-on.
- Confidence with public speaking.
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested individuals should send their cover/application letter, updated CV and copies of certificates by email to the Executive Director by 31st August 2022 at 5pm Malawi time to the following Focus on Ability Society (FOAS), P.O. Box 40094, Soche, Blantyre 4. Applications should be sent to focusonabilitymalawi@yahoo.com