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The Marketing and fundraising board member will strategically support International Transformation Foundation Inc., expand on its marketing and fundraising capacity with the following key responsibilities : As a member of the board, participate in board meetings and contribute to the overall development of the organization. Evaluate and review the organization’s fundraising strategies to provide regular feedback and ensure relevance. Develop new marketing and fundraising strategies that meet the needs of the organization’s plans. Guide the volunteers in mapping and pursuing strategic donors and exploring opportunities for partnership. Provide guidance in proposal writing and development for key stakeholders wit]h common interest as the organization. Advise all departments within the International Transformation Foundation, Inc. on relevant donor requirements/compliance, potential funding opportunities, changes in donor priorities and ensuring quality grant management for all related projects. Coach and mentor, marketing, and fundraising volunteer. Qualification: At Least bachelor's degree in related fields preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with nonprofit organization in a position(s) involving marketing and or fundraising. Experience developing successful proposals and fundraising for nonprofits. Sufficient time and passion to devote and volunteer as a member of the Board of the International Transformation Foundation. How to apply: Complete this application form: https://www.itf-us.org/join
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Generally, the International Transformation Foundation’s board secretary accurately records and maintains meeting minutes for each board meeting. They’ll also keep up with directors’ contact information to inform them about upcoming meetings. Another primary responsibility is to monitor the organization’s activities to make sure the actions of the organization follow the bylaws. Duties: Record and distribute board meeting minutes: The International Transformation Foundation board meeting minutes record the board’s actions and decisions. They inform absent attendees what they missed, and these minutes serve as a legal record. The board secretary’s core duty is documenting meetings fully and accurately. Ideally, this individual should memorialize key information such as the board’s actions, the rationale behind decisions, elections of new officers, and reports. After the fact, the board secretary is responsible for promptly proofreading the minutes, getting them approved by the board chair, and distributing them. Maintain accurate records : As the custodian of International Transformation’s records, the board secretary ensures that all critical documents are organized, safely stored, and readily accessible to other board members and volunteers. Therefore, the Secretary should be an expert on policies and procedures based on these documents, including any key governing and operating processes that the board has approved. Further, the secretary is responsible for reviewing and updating documents as necessary. If complications arise, the board secretary should be prepared to call attention to the policies and procedures to ensure that the board remains ethical and compliant. Schedule regular board meetings: The Board secretary is responsible for lining up meetings with board members and ensuring that most people can attend. This includes distributing the necessary materials that attendees should review prior to the meeting, based on the agenda that the board chair and president creates. Oversee membership lists : the board secretary maintains membership lists. Ensure contact information is up to date : the board secretary always has up-to-date contact information for every board and volunteer staff member on file, including preferred contact method for reference. Hold members accountable : As part of the board’s leadership team, the board secretary is responsible for following up with board members to ensure they’re fulfilling their duties. Track board member terms: board secretary keeps a running tab of board classes to ensure the successful rotation of board members at the end of their designated terms. As new members are onboard, the secretary notes their terms’ start and end dates. As each board member completes their term, the secretary reaches out with a reminder that acknowledges the end of their term limit and thanks to them for their service. Orient New Board Members: To ensure a successful transition to a new board member including secretary, the board secretary helps their successor get up and running. This means showing them the ropes by sharing sufficient documentation and giving tips for success. The board secretary also assists in new board members onboarding alongside the board chair, helps develop a thorough and engaging orientation. Qualification: This position has a wide range of duties, and it requires detail-oriented, communicative, and motivated individuals. The International Transformation Foundation Inc.’s board secretary must be extremely driven and detail oriented. At Least bachelor's degree in related fields preferred. Minimum of 3 years years of experience in a related role required with some supervisory experience preferred. Diplomatic skills and an affinity for cultivating relationships, relationship- building Sufficient time and passion to devote and volunteer as a member of the Board of the International Transformation Foundation. How to apply: Complete this application form: https://www.itf-us.org/join
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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International Transformation Foundation, Inc. is a Houston-based, 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization that provides Americans with an opportunity to actively support communities in Africa by helping them access clean and affordable drinking water. As a sister organization to the International Transformation Foundation in Africa, this expansion into the USA also seeks to offer young people in the United States of America educational, cultural, and social volunteering opportunities. Our main mission is setting up water kiosks at schools and public drinking water fountains in communities across Kenya and Rwanda. F or every project, we send young people ( high school, College or university students or recent graduates) from the USA to the location where these projects take place in Africa to be part of the implementation in an internship-like program where they gain a unique cross-cultural experience, personal and professional growth. We also offer personalized fundraising focused trips for individuals and organizations to be a part of the implementation of these water kiosks and drinking water fountains Project coordinator This is a short term, outreach and engagement position inviting anyone in the United States to be part of our mission. The role is to fundraise for a specific project (A water Kiosk at school or public drinking water Fountain) in the country where we operate in Africa. When the fundraising campaign is successful, get to travel to the project location/community to be part of the project implementation. During the trip, the participant (s) are expected to provide project administrative support alongside our volunteer staff members at the local ITF office and have an option to contribute unskilled and skilled labor alongside projects benefiting community members. Who can apply for this position: Anyone whose interests are in alignment with our mission is welcome to apply, be: a (high school, college, or university) student or recent graduate to get work experience, internship or simply excited to get away to this do-good adventure alone, with friends or even with family. a high school, college, or a university aiming to provide their students with a practical internship experience in development projects and cultural exchange experience. a faith organization or any other non-profit that is looking to connect with like-minded people or /and organizations in Africa. a corporate rewarding employee(s) with a much needed break adventure while doing good. Through this position, we are partnering pretty with everyone in individual and or in institutional capacity for the most rewarding experience. We tailor each trip based on who is traveling and involved in the fundraising campaign. Role: The role is to accompany a specific community project (A water kiosk at school or a public drinking water fountain) from start to finish. Planning, fundraising, implementation, and monitoring phases as a lead person. The main duty is to develop and implement a project work plan that includes: Fundraising Planning, implementing, and coordinating events/activities/strategies meant to raise direct project implementation funding. Creating marketing materials, like flyers and brochures, to be used for the promotion of fundraising events/activities and project implementation. Build upon existing donor relationships and form new donor and community relationships on a regular basis. Project administration and implementation Plan and coordinate project implementation activities. Prepare project documentation including progress, completion, and monitoring reports. Monitoring and evaluating the project (tracking timelines, milestones, and deliverables). Working with other volunteers towards shared project and organizational targets. Qualifications: Prior experience is preferred, but not required. Though, the applicant must demonstrate, that the essential functions of this position can be performed: Preferably, but not required, experienced in fundraising and project coordination. Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment. Detail-oriented with a focus on results. Self-confidence, flexibility, integrity, and honesty. Ability to work well independently, works with all levels of management, and can resolve problems. Culturally sensitive, The applicant needs to be empathetic, a great communicator, and comfortable working as part of a team towards shared goals and targets. Benefits: Currently all our core staff members are strictly volunteer based. There is no financial compensation available at the moment. The available benefits include those related to personal, professional growth through this work experience and possibilities to travel to project locations. How to Apply: You can apply through our website by using this link https://www.itf-us.org/join or through our Handshake page https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/employers/833041 . For questions, please email us at info@itf-us.org Website or social media pages Facebook , Twitter , Instagram .
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
International Transformation Foundation, Inc. is a Houston-based, 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization that provides Americans with an opportunity to actively support communities in Africa by helping them access clean and affordable drinking water. As a sister organization to the International Transformation Foundation in Africa, this expansion into the USA also seeks to offer young people in the United States of America educational, cultural, and social volunteering opportunities. Our main mission is setting up water kiosks at schools and public drinking water fountains in communities across Kenya and Rwanda. F or every project, we send young people ( high school, College or university students or recent graduates) from the USA to the location where these projects take place in Africa to be part of the implementation in an internship-like program where they gain a unique cross-cultural experience, personal and professional growth. We also offer personalized fundraising focused trips for individuals and organizations to be a part of the implementation of these water kiosks and drinking water fountains. Communications Director: Your role is to tell the International Transformation Foundation, Inc’s story to the outside world, shaping the narrative about the organization’s work and helping create a positive public perception. This is an essential function because it increases the likelihood that people/organizations will partner with ITF, that volunteers will join the organization, and that members of the public will make use of its projects. Creating content: You are required to write original content that portrays ITF in the best possible light. This requires you to: Compile and keep a record of ITF communications with external stakeholders. Work alongside other teams within ITF to create written content, as well as videos and pictures that are not only attractive but supported by evidence. Publishing Content: Once you have created your content, you are responsible for publishing and distributing it in in order to maintain a vibrant online presence for ITF. While you are encouraged to think creatively in this space, you are expected, at a minimum, to: Post regularly on ITF’s official social media platforms. Design and manage ITF website content, including success stories, testimonials, and picture archives. Ensure that the information you disseminate is compliant with privacy guidelines. Relationship Management: Finally, you are responsible for building, managing, and maintaining strong relationships and partnerships with outside stakeholders. You should do this by: Establishing yourself as the public point of contact, with the approval of the President. Ensuring the ITF team is aware of the message ITF communicates externally. Managing ITF’s reputation and the dissemination of public documentation, including annual reports and blog posts. Qualifications: At least be a second-year bachelor student in related fields. knowledge of current issues and best practices relating to international development. Ability to come up with creative ideas and content for communication and promotional materials, and identify potential opportunities for raising funds, excellent communication skills both orally and in writing, Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to work with individuals from different cultures Able to maintain an established work schedule, Strong organizational and management skills, Willingness and capacity to volunteer’ Passion and commitment towards youth development. Benefits: Currently all our core staff members are strictly volunteer based. There is no financial compensation available at the moment. The available benefits include those related to personal, professional growth through this work experience and possibilities to travel to project locations. How to Apply: Complete this application form: https://www.itf-us.org/join For questions, please email us at info@itf-us.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
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The three main responsibilities of the Vice President of Operations are human resource, project design and ground level management as a direct assistant to the President. Primary responsibilities: As an assistant to the President who is responsible for the big questions facing ITF, you are also required to ensure its effective operation on a day-to-day level. Most importantly, this means you must: Ensure ITF maintains appropriate systems to conduct its activities lawfully, ethically, and efficiently. Ensure ITF is appropriately staffed so that someone is always directly accountable for each of the organization’s key functions. Ensure there are clear and effective communication channels, both formal and informal, between the office of the President and each key Officer function. Guide and evaluate the work of each Officer function. Provide leadership in setting a positive and productive organizational culture. You are responsible for identifying and developing projects that fall within ITF’s scope. While that is your primary responsibility, you are also expected to support projects during execution, monitoring, reporting, and closing. Identify youth development problems that ITF is equipped to address and interested in solving. Conduct feasibility and planning studies to determine how ITF could address the problem, and whether this is realistic. Additionally, you are responsible for recruiting the best people to ITF and for the development of ITF’s people, both during their orientation and their progression at ITF. This means you will: Advertise positions that become available through ITF’s networks; receive applications, screen them for suitability, and transfer them to the President, hence organize interview times and locations for shortlisted candidates. Organize weekly and monthly meetings to discuss workflows and progress. Organize quarterly training sessions on organizational culture, where all staff can discuss how ITF could build a more positive and productive working environment. Ensure all staff members develop a personal performance plan to be discussed at performance meetings with the President every 3 months. Constantly work to improve orientation and induction materials and constantly reflect on how you could perform your role better. Person Specifications: Applicants must be under 30 years old. Hold at least a bachelor’s degree in related fields. Good organizational skills, including ability to work within tight deadlines. Detail-oriented with a focus on results. Should be self-driven and proactive. Have excellent communication skills orally and in writing, excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to work with diverse individuals or groups of individuals. Ability to maintain an established work schedule. Have basic computer skills including graphic communication publications. Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities. Strong organizational and management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize. Motivated to learn and take on new challenges. Willingness and capacity to volunteer. Passion and commitment towards youth development. Other requirements: Currently, ITF USA volunteers’ operations are remote. Compensation: Although ITF Volunteers enjoy limitless opportunities, ITF does NOT provide any kind of compensation, including stipends. ITF Staff operate on a part-time volunteer basis for a minimum of 6 months. How to apply: Complete this application form: https://www.itf-us.org/join For any queries get in touch through info@itf-us.org We DO NOT consider incomplete applications as well as candidates who are not able to commit for a minimum of 6 months period.
Date Posted: 2024-10-15
