Fundraising and Income Generation Advisor
Peace CorpsLocation not specified
Posted June 1, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The Peace Corps, founded in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, is the United States' leading international service organization that deploys volunteer citizens to partner with communities worldwide. Volunteers work on sustainable solutions in education, health, economic and agricultural development, environmental stewardship, and youth empowerment across 142 countries. Their hands‑on projects—ranging from HIV/AIDS prevention to food security and conservation—create lasting local impact while fostering deep cultural exchange. With over 240,000 volunteers to date, the Peace Corps uniquely blends public‑service expertise with a global perspective, preparing participants for success in an interconnected economy.
Job Description
The Peace Corps Response Volunteers (PCRVs) will serve as Fundraising and Income Generation Advisors for Namibia Development Foundation (NAMDEF) and Nakayale Private Academy for Orphans & Marginalized Children (NPA). They will develop a fundraising strategy and improve internal tools for grant tracking and donor communication.
Requirements
- BA/BS degree in business, economics, management or other relevant field
- 5 or more years of experience working in an NGO or a donor-driven organization
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Specialized expertise in prospect/donor identification, grant writing for the non-profit or international development sectors
- Experience in training specific to grant writing, fundraising and proposal development