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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Volunteer Researcher to support our Corporate Fundaising team. Your role will be pivotal in identifying and researching prospects and Charity of The Year Partnerships who align with our mission. You will help us grow our pipeline of supporters and inform personalised, strategic approaches that lead to meaningful engagement and transformational support.
About Us:
Rays of Sunshine is dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. We are seeking a motivated volunteer to support our major gifts team by conducting research and helping to build our partnerships pipeline.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify and research prospective corporate partners, with a focus on Charity of the Year opportunities
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Build and maintain a structured prospect pipeline to support new business development
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Research CSR strategies, ESG priorities, funding history, key decision-makers and employee engagement programmes
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Strong research and analytical skills
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Commercial awareness and understanding of corporate partnerships
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Excellent attention to detail
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Confident using LinkedIn, Companies House, Charity Commission and online research tools
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Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
What You’ll Gain:
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The opportunity to directly contribute to securing high-value corporate partnerships
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Insight into charity new business and pipeline strategy
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Experience working with a dynamic, ambitious team
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A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their families
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A reference upon successful completion of your volunteering
Organisation
Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity
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Registered Charity
11 - 20
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
Refreshed on: 28 March 2026
Closing date: 12 May 2026 at 09:20
Tags: Fundraising, Data Analysis, Health / Medical, Partnerships, Research, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Corporate Fundraising
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Holborn, Greater London (Hybrid)
Greater London
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
The National Institute for African Studies (NIAS) is a London-based think tank that provides objective information on African affairs, looking to appoint a Research & Publishing Intern within its office in South West, London. Our main publication, The Saharan is an interdisciplinary journal published by NIAS aimed at exploring the dynamic relationship between culture and development in Africa/UK.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Support the editors in the sourcing & production of blog and journal publications
- Checking material for completeness, copy-edit and check appropriate non-technical material such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter updates
- Generate, check and correct files with names, contact information, number of articles, review assessments, and consent forms.
- Serve as a custodian of approved originals of all documentation produced for The Saharan journal
- Use NIAS LinkedIn account to connect to academics and groups to promote the journal, acquire papers, and attract skilled scholars to become reviewers
- Coordinate the publication flow of the journal and all stages of the editorial processes upon the release of each issue
- Review and adjust publications according to the style of the journal, ensuring the correct usage of references and plagiarism checking
- Update wordpress website and a range of social media accounts with news, updates and promotions
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:
- Have a minimum of undergraduate degree
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications
- Good knowledge of wordpress, crm, social media tools
- Demonstrate excellent editorial and administrative skills together with high attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure to tight schedules and deadlines
TO APPLY:
- CV
- Covering Letter
- Official transcript(s) of universities attended
- Contact information for two referees (email and telephone preferably from both universities and workplaces)
The position is based in London, UK. Only candidates who already possess the right to work in the UK should apply. The contract is for three months with a probation period of six weeks, extendable upon agreement and contingent on a continued volunteer/paid position.
Candidates should send a covering letter explaining the skills they would offer to NIAS, attaching a CV and a list of referees. The deadline for this round of application is 30 April. Due to the high number of applicants, only those selected will be contacted.
Flexible Working Options Available:
- Flexitime
- Work from home/university
- Part-time
Job Types: Volunteer, Internship
Benefits:
- Travel Expenses, Flexitime
- Support with relevant training
- Career Mentorship
- Sponsored attendance/Presentation at cultural events, conferences, seminars
Education:
- BSc. and equivalent or higher (required)
Experience:
- Publishing: 1 year (preferred)
- Research 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Organisation
Posted on: 13 March 2026
Closing date: 30 April 2026 at 13:59
Job ref: NIAS/EC1N-CLRS2406
Tags: Administration, Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Policy, Training / Learning, Business Development, Data Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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