APEX Advocacy Fundraising Volunteer

Overview

Fundraising Volunteer Opportunity at APEX Advocacy

Position: Fundraising Volunteer

Location: Remote (United States) – Preference may be given to individuals living in Atlanta, GA.

Commitment: 5-10 hours per week / 2-3 days a week

About Our Organization:

APEX Advocacy is a U.S.-based, registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of BIPOC advocating for animal rights. APEX spearheads BIPOC-centered animal rights initiatives and events while also providing a variety of services to nurture the BIPOC animal advocacy community. Our organization consists of a small team of predominantly advocates of color with diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences, eager to advocate for animal, human, and earth liberation.

Fundraising Volunteer:

We are seeking a volunteer to help us manage our fundraising efforts. This volunteer will work closely with our fundraising team and assist them in various facets in their fundraising efforts. We are seeking someone vibrant with a passion for empowering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) to be involved in animal advocacy.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Understanding of the socio/political issues that impact BlPOC, especially as it relates to veganism & animal rights
• Ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Knowledgeable of
  • Anti-Speciesism philosophy
  • Intersectionality/Anti-Oppression
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Duties:

• Assist with the following fundraising efforts
  • Grant spreadsheets & donor info
  • Applying for monthly grants
  • Managing grant reports for donors/granters
  • Drafting responses to donors/donations

Software Used By Organization:

• Google Workspace (Google Drive, Calendar, etc.)
• Productivity applications (e.g., Asana, Basecamp, ClickUp)
• Squarespace (Website Management, Newsletter, Email list, Events)
• Social media platforms (Later, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Slack

Perks:

• Flexible volunteer hours.
• Gain hands-on experience in advocacy and non-profit work.
• Opportunity to network and connect with like-minded individuals.
• Access to exclusive APEX events and resources.
• Potential consideration for future paid opportunities with APEX based on performance and dedication.
• Invaluable experience and mentorship from seasoned activists with extensive knowledge and expertise in the field.

Job Type: Volunteer

Rate: Volunteer

Feedback and Improvement:

At APEX Advocacy, we believe that feedback is crucial for growth and improvement. We encourage all volunteers to share their ideas, suggestions, and concerns. Feedback helps us enhance our programs and create a better volunteer experience.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

APEX Advocacy is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment to support the professional success of our teammates. We encourage you to apply if you have demonstrated capacity to create equitable work environments, work effectively on diverse teams, and desire to serve increasingly diverse clients of our organization. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization.

APEX Advocacy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, size, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous People of Color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons living with disabilities, womxn, non-binary individuals, and people of various socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position.

This policy applies to all APEX Advocacy employees, contractors and volunteers.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and any additional relevant information here –  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa1QVq5yOW3-fmTZdO3OZ6MmiARTOTT5-tu8g8l3p9FkQk5A/viewform?usp=sf_link

Join us in the fight for total liberation and make a difference!

 

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