Fundraising & Donor Outreach Volunteer (Remote, Unpaid, Europe preferred)

?WM SMILE GENERATION UGANDA LIMITED?; Matjhabeng Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in South Africa is seeking a volunteer for fundraising and donor outreach. Join us to help children and youth thrive by crafting compelling campaign communications and establishing connections with supporters. This role offers hands-on fundraising experience and mentorship, perfect for those looking to make a positive impact. Apply by sending your motivation and availability to the provided email address.

Benefits

Hands-on fundraising experience

Mentorship and reference letter upon completion

Qualifications

• Ability to craft compelling campaign copy and donor communications.
• Experience in fundraising or sales/outreach is a plus.
• Data-driven and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Craft and update campaign copy and donor emails.
• Connect with organizations and log outreach efforts.
• Track conversions and report weekly on progress.

Skills

Persuasive writing skills

Clear communication in English

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

WM Smile Generation Uganda Limited is a dynamic nonprofit committed to transforming the lives of children and youth across Uganda. Our organization provides quality education, mental health support, and empowering opportunities, helping young people discover their potential and thrive in resilient, greener communities.

Led by founder Joseph Bumpenje, we deliver free schooling, skills development, sustainable agriculture training, and environmental education. We believe every smile can spark change for the individual and for society.

Through hands-on projects, creative fundraisers, and an active online presence, we unite supporters, volunteers, and donors worldwide to build brighter futures. Join us to nurture hope, plant seeds of possibility, and multiply smiles throughout Uganda!

Role Overview

This is an unpaid volunteer role. Help us grow donations and partnerships by supporting copywriting, donor outreach, and simple CRM tracking. Your work will directly empower children’s futures!

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and update compelling campaign copy, donor emails, and thank-you notes.
• Prospect and connect with universities, companies, and groups; log outreach in a shared sheet.
• Set up UTM links and track conversions; deliver a brief weekly progress report.
• Collaborate closely with the LinkedIn Coordinator to align posts and appeals.
• Assist in designing simple assets using Canva (optional).

You Are a Good Fit If You

• Communicate clearly in English with persuasive writing skills.
• Are organized, data-driven, and enjoy working collaboratively.
• Have fundraising or sales/outreach experience (a plus but not required).

What We Offer

• Clear targets, templates, and ongoing mentorship.
• Hands-on fundraising experience with a reference letter upon completion.

How To Apply

• Email subject Volunteer – Fundraising & Donor Outreach
• Send a short note including your motivation, relevant experience, preferred tasks, plus your availability (start date, hours/week, duration) to the provided email address.

Notes

• Weekly joint sync (30–45 min) between fundraising and LinkedIn teams.
• A program lead will review content and track shared metrics.