Volunteer DRC Fundraising Lead

This is an opportunity to work with an Ashoka Staff This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity About The Affiliated Organization Ashoka is the world's oldest and largest association of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. Pioneering the field, we find, elect and collaborate with these innovators, who we call Ashoka Fellows. They bring systems changing solutions to the urgent social and environmental issues of our time. Together with them and our global partners we work to build a world where everyone can find their power to be changemakers for the good of all. For more information, please visit www.ashoka.org

Ashoka started its activities in the DRC in 2024 and has elected 11 Fellows to date: outstanding social entrepreneurs fighting the status quo and improving the lives of many. We are looking for a motivated volunteer to support our fundraising efforts to expand and deepen our work in the country. The volunteer will identify possible funding partners, research them, work on outreach materials based on existing templates and possibly reach out to the prospects. We are particularly eager to reach out to companies using cobalt in their value chain given that DRC is a large producer. Volunteer Logistics Estimated hours required per week: 6+ The estimated duration of the project is: 3-6 months This position is Virtual (Remote) Language Requirements English; French Desired Skills And Experience

• Fundraising experience;
• Experience in ESG/ CSR with European companies;
• Research skills;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Interest in social change;
• Master's degree