Volunteer Opportunity: Virtual Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Specialist

Veterinarians without Borders North America; Canada; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a remote Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Specialist to enhance access to financial resources for local partners. This role involves donor prospecting, proposal development, and creating a fundraising toolkit. Ideal for individuals passionate about international development and fundraising.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in international non-profit fundraising

Flexible, remote volunteer placement

Recognition and references for outstanding contributions

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, grant writing, or international development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Research and compile a list of relevant funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with staff to support the development of grant proposals.
• Design a practical fundraising toolkit tailored to local partners.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Donor Research

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

We are seeking a remote Fundraising & Resource Mobilization Specialist to support our global network of local association members in identifying and accessing funding opportunities from U.S., Canadian, and international donors. The volunteer will play a key role in increasing local partners’ access to sustainable financial resources through targeted prospecting, proposal development, and the creation of a tailored fundraising toolkit.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a passion for international development and capacity building, and with strong skills in fundraising, grant research, and writing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Donor Prospecting: Research and compile a list of relevant funding opportunities (grants, philanthropic partnerships, foundations, CSR programs) available to locally registered non-profit partners in priority countries, including Ukraine and Ghana.
2. Opportunity Analysis: Develop detailed overviews of selected funding opportunities including eligibility, thematic focus, deadlines, and application processes.
3. Proposal Support: Collaborate with VWB staff and association partners to support the development and assembly of compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and donor communications.
4. Fundraising Toolkit Development: Design a practical fundraising toolkit tailored to the needs of local association partners, including sample appeals, donor mapping templates, proposal guides, budgeting tools, and resource links.
5. Knowledge Sharing: Share best practices, fundraising trends, and insights to build long-term capacity of partners in donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor research, or international development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently across time zones.
• Commitment to principles of gender equity, inclusion, and the One Health approach.
• Experience working with or supporting non-profits in the Global South preferred.
• Flexibility, adaptability, excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Experience with group facilitation and trainings, including content development considered an asset.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to grassroots animal and human health initiatives.
• Hands-on experience in international non-profit fundraising and capacity building.
• Flexible, remote volunteer placement with a global impact.
• Recognition and references available for outstanding contributions.