Fundraising and Crowdfunding Associate

Job Description

SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

NCBA CLUSA is looking for an undergraduate student, graduate student or recent graduate to work with the USAID Reforestation Project team on fundraising and social media outreach in support of Haitian cooperatives and enterprises. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in building a non-profit and/or international development resume to work with passionate professionals and enjoy a real opportunity to make a difference strengthening Haitian cooperatives and businesses.

This is a part-time, benefits eligible position allowing flexibility with your academic schedules.

About the Project:

The USAID Reforestation Project aims to increase forest and perennial tree cover in Northern Haiti, with a view to restore and improve the provision of environmental services and support food security and resilience.

The four objectives of the project are:

1. To reduce the threat of deforestation.
2. To improve resilience to economic and natural shocks.
3. To increase tree cover in targeted areas.
4. To improve environmental governance and coordination.

As part of the project’s efforts to promote agroforestry and reforestation efforts, NCBA CLUSA works with local cooperatives and enterprises in key high-value value chains such as coffee, cacao, mango and honey to increase and diversify production and incomes.

About the Position:

The project is interested in launching a series of crowd-funding campaigns to garner support from NCBA CLUSA’s cooperative networks and Haiti diaspora for local cooperatives and enterprises. The campaigns will focus on select value chains to provide much-needed equipment for producers and processors to access more competitive markets. This financial support will complement the assistance the businesses are receiving from the project.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Establishes and manages a crowd-funding campaign under the supervision of project staff.
• Identifies avenues for micro-donations and develops the outreach strategy.
• Communicates with potential donors in Haiti diaspora and cooperative networks.
• Develops communications materials for social media.

OTHER REGULAR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Program Team to document and share successes and lessons learned.
• Contributes to the overall development and maintenance of NCBA CLUSA reputation in the cooperative community.
• Develops relationships with funding sources and proactively promotes this NCBA CLUSA program to these partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Current college student (junior/senior level), graduate student, or recent graduate
• Self-starter who takes initiative, can solve problems self-sufficiently, but takes direction well
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – an interest in storytelling
• Strong social media skills; ability to plan and conduct social media campaigns and updates
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, graphic design skills a plus
• Experience in fundraising including online campaigns and donor outreach
• High level of independence, creativity and responsibility
• Interested in the non-profit sector
• Fluency in English, proficiency in Haitian Creole and/or French a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to company mission, vision, principles, and values.

Once again, this is a part-time benefits eligible position.

About the Organization

NCBA CLUSA is the primary voice in the United States for people who use cooperatives to build a better world. By strengthening cooperatives, building resilient communities and providing economic opportunities, NCBA CLUSA, through its international and US programs, works through the cooperatives principles in more than 20 countries. Since 1916, NCBA CLUSA has shared the cooperative advantage, highlighting the impact cooperatives have in bettering the lives of individuals, families and communities. Through its advocacy program, NCBA CLUSA educations lawmakers and promotes the cooperative business model, working with public and private thought leaders.

NCBA CLUSA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, and legally protected characteristics for non-merit factors.

NCBA CLUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all facets of employment, including the employment application and selection process. If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at NCBA CLUSA, please send an email to Brian Gunning or call 202.383-5464.