About FOLA: Fountain of Life Africa (FOLA) is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of under-resourced communities through infrastructure projects in Zambia. We are committed to breaking the cycles of poverty, disease, and gender inequality, focusing on three key areas: 1) Clean Water, 2) Education, and 3) Health Care. Operated by a volunteer board and dedicated individuals in the US and Zambia, FOLA employs local labor, and sources supplies and materials from within the communities we serve to ensure sustainable and impactful development.
About TGE: The Giving Exchange (TGE) partners with under-resourced communities to implement self-sustaining projects for a lasting impact. We value honesty, transparency, and collaboration. Our strong board and dedicated staff work together to improve the lives of under-resourced communities in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe).
Position Summary: FOLA and TGE are collaborating to create a more efficient impact in the communities we serve by hiring a Development Associate. This is an exciting new opportunity, marking the first time this position is available and the first time these organizations are working together in this way. The Development Associate will focus solely on FOLA, leading its efforts in management, planning, campaigns, and communications, while collaborating with TGE for necessary infrastructure support (CRM, financial backend, and staffing structure). The Development Associate will manage various fundraising and marketing initiatives, coordinate projects, and support FOLA fundraisers.
Note: this is a Remote position but we are looking for a candidate in the Bay Area to help with live events and our local donor base. Initially, we have allocated 20 hours per week for the first six months of this position. However, we are open to a full-time (40 hours/week) arrangement depending on the candidate’s preferences and organizational needs. With room for growth, flexibility, and innovation, this position offers the potential to expand over time. The Development Associate will work closely with TGE’s Executive Director, FOLA’s President, board members, and Zambian project coordinators to advance our shared mission.
Primary Responsibilities - Short-term Goals (First 6 Months):
- Donations & Acknowledgements: Respond to each donation with a letter, email, or phone call within 48 hours. Manage the donations webpage, and provide year-end donation summaries in early January.
- Set specific fundraising targets: Set fundraising targets for campaigns such as a Lafayette Art and Wine Festival, Zambian Trip, Holiday Campaigns, etc. For example, aim to raise $10,000 through the GivingTuesday campaign for Year End.
- Rebuild/Expand Donor Base: aim to steward major donors (example: define donation amount for “major donor” status and double the number of “major donors” either by increasing annual donation amounts or cultivating new donors) and solicit recurring donors (example: increase number of recurring donors by 300%, from 3 to 9) through targeted campaigns and outreach efforts.
- Manage Social Media and Grow Engagement: Oversee and update FOLA’s social media platforms with at least two posts per week, with a priority on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Increase social media engagement metrics such as follows, likes, shares, and comments by 50% within six months.
- Oversee and update FOLA’s website: Ensure the website is updated with status updates as necessary, at least quarterly. The website is hosted on Webflow.
- Manage Marketing Campaigns: Send quarterly emails to the donor base with status updates.
- Project Coordination: Conduct six, monthly check-ins with the team in Zambia, provide status updates, and report to the founder, board, and donors as appropriate.
- Enhance communication with donors: Utilize the CRM to send quarterly or bi-annual email newsletter blasts with status updates. Measure success by the percentage of donors who open or engage with these communications or provide feedback.
- Support Two Quarterly Board Meetings: Manage logistics, including invites, scheduling, meeting links, and preparing financial and status reports. Enhance the efficiency of the quarterly board meetings by implementing a system for scheduling preparation and reporting. Measure success by time saved and quality of information provided to board members.
- Support Live Fundraising Events: Assist in organizing and executing any live fundraising events. Aim to increase attendance and funds raised compared to previous years.
** Ready to make a meaningful impact? We’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and cover letter to hayley@folafrica.org. **
