Fundraising officer volunteer roles in Bolton, greater manchester
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Do you have a passion for helping grow support that transforms lives? Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference?
Join DFN and play a key role in growing the funding and partnerships that support our programmes in India.
Dignity Freedom Network (DFN) works in cities and in rural villages across India. We champion those society sidelines including those from low caste and tribal backgrounds. Could you help secure funding from grant makers for our education, health and protection programmes?
What will you be doing?
You will support DFN’s fundraising team by helping to identify new opportunities, strengthen relationships with supporters, and contribute to the development of funding opportunities that enable our work to grow.
This role will involve using your writing and research skills to support a range of activities, working closely with the team to help increase DFN’s fundraising capacity and impact. The role is remote, with regular opportunities to connect with the fundraising team and learn more about DFN’s work. You will need access to a computer and the internet.
What are we looking for?
Skills and experience
Essential
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Good research skills
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Excellent writing
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks.
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
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Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a small team.
Desirable
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Experience intrust and foundation fundraising and/or major donors
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Previousfundraisingexperience (paid or voluntary)
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Experienceofdevelopingfundraising resources
What difference will you make?
Your contribution will help DFN strengthen its fundraising approach and secure support for programmes that create opportunities and improve lives.
By sharing your skills and experience, you will help a growing charity expand its ability to deliver meaningful work with communities across India.
What are the Benefits for you?
- Experience in a small, entrepreneurial charity where your contribution has visible impact.
- Opportunities to develop or broaden your fundraising skills in a supportive environment.
- Informal training in fundraising skills
- A warm, values‑driven team committed to inclusion, learning, and positive change.
- References and recognition for your contribution to help you secure your first or next paid role
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
- Working flexibly, tailored to your availability.
Dignity Freedom Network (DFN) is active across India. We work in large cities and in rural villages, with young children and new mums, with women who have experienced exploitation, and families facing discrimination and prejudice. We work to champion those society sidelines including those from low caste and tribal backgrounds.
Indian colleagues and volunteers deliver impactful education, health, protection and vocational skills programmes - the ladder needed by those we seek to help to overcome the barriers they face.
Please send a short cover letter of no more than one A4 page telling us why this opportunity interests you and what you hope to bring to it and gain from it. Please don't use AI to write this!
If you have a CV then please send this across, otherwise just a document listing some basic information about you - your education, work and/or volunteering history, skills and interests.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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Help support the future of hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasting across the UK.
The Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) is seeking a Grants & Fundraising Officer to support the charity’s financial sustainability by identifying funding opportunities, developing applications and helping to build relationships with funders, sponsors and partners.
This is an opportunity to use your fundraising, research and communication skills to support a national charity that helps more than 140 hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasting organisations develop, collaborate and thrive.
This is a volunteer role working closely with the Treasurer and Trustee Board to help identify and develop new income opportunities that support the HBA’s strategic objectives.
What you'll do
As Grants & Fundraising Officer, you will support the HBA’s fundraising activity. Responsibilities include:
- Researching and identifying suitable grant funding opportunities aligned with the charity’s objectives.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of grant applications, working with Trustees and relevant stakeholders to gather information and evidence.
- Maintaining a record of funding opportunities, deadlines, applications and outcomes.
- Supporting the development of sponsorship opportunities, including for HBA events, awards and initiatives.
- Exploring opportunities for additional fundraising activity, partnerships and donor engagement.
- Supporting the Treasurer to ensure fundraising activity aligns with the charity’s financial priorities and reporting requirements.
- Maintaining accurate records of funding received, application requirements and reporting deadlines.
- Supporting grant monitoring, evaluation and reporting activity where required.
- Building positive relationships with potential funders, sponsors and partners.
- Providing updates and recommendations to the Treasurer and Trustee Board on fundraising opportunities and progress.
About you
We're looking for someone who:
- Has an interest in fundraising, grant applications, partnerships or income generation.
- Can research opportunities and identify potential sources of funding.
- Has strong written communication skills, particularly for preparing applications and proposals.
- Is organised, reliable and able to manage deadlines.
- Can work independently while also collaborating with a volunteer-led team.
- Has good attention to detail when managing applications, records and reporting requirements.
- Is proactive and enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Can represent the HBA in a professional and positive manner.
- Shares our commitment to supporting hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasting.
Previous experience in fundraising, grant writing, bid preparation or partnership development would be beneficial. We encourage applications from people with transferable skills gained in the charity, public or private sectors.
Role responsibilities and boundaries
The post holder reports to the Treasurer and works collaboratively with Trustees and other volunteers to support the HBA’s fundraising and income development activity.
The role does not include authority to commit the HBA to funding agreements, sponsorship arrangements or financial obligations. The post holder must not enter into any agreement or contract on behalf of the HBA without prior approval from the Trustee Board.
Working with the HBA
The HBA is an entirely volunteer-led charity with no paid staff. Our volunteers play an important role in helping the organisation achieve its objectives by contributing their skills, experience and enthusiasm.
The Grants & Fundraising Officer will work closely with the Treasurer and Trustees, supporting the charity’s continued development while gaining experience of fundraising within a national voluntary organisation.
Meetings and commitment
The time commitment is approximately 8 hours per month.
Most activity can be carried out flexibly and remotely, with regular communication taking place online.
Location and expenses
This role can be carried out from anywhere in the UK, with most business conducted online.
Volunteers may occasionally be invited to attend HBA events, including trustee board meetings, the HBA Annual Conference and Awards, meetings with stakeholders or other charity activities.
Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out volunteer duties will be reimbursed in line with the Association’s expenses policy.
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Upcycle Africa
We transform plastic waste into affordable, flood-resistant housing, dignified jobs, and sustainable livelihoods.
Role Description
Upcycle Africa is seeking a passionate and results-driven Digital Fundraising & Partnerships Officer to support our mission of empowering communities through sustainability, innovation, education, and social entrepreneurship. The volunteer will help identify funding opportunities, develop partnership strategies, engage potential donors, and support grant application processes.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify grant, sponsorship, and funding opportunities.
- Support proposal and concept note development.
- Build relationships with potential donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Assist in creating fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
- Maintain a database of potential partners and funding opportunities.
- Contribute to long-term resource mobilization plans.
Deliverables
- Monthly funding opportunity report.
- Partnership outreach database.
- Support for at least 2 funding applications per month.
- Fundraising strategy recommendations.
Impact
Your contribution will help Upcycle Africa expand its environmental, educational, and community development programs, creating opportunities for vulnerable communities across Africa.
Minimum Hours per Week:
4-6 hours per week
Duration:
3-5 months
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
We connect professionals with impact startups matching their causes, skills & schedule.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.