HONG KONG HOUSE CULTURAL SOCIETY (Fund Development Strategist)
Organization Name: HONG KONG HOUSE CULTURAL SOCIETYOpportunity Title: Fund Development Strategist
Category: Fundraising & Sponsorship
Commitment: Less than 6 months, 6 months to 1 year, Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: April 15, 2024
End Date: April 15, 2025
Email: info@hkhouseofficial.org
Website: http://www.hkhouseofficial.org
Details:
- Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
- Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
- Training or orientation required
Fund Development Strategist
HK House is looking for 1-3 volunteers interested in researching and preparing applications for funding opportunities to support our volunteer-run organisation. You will be working with a team of fellow volunteers, specifically with our funding & sponsorships team.
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours a week
Tasks will include:
– Researching and determining HK House’s eligibility for municipal, provincial, federal and corporate funding opportunities
– Preparing timelines and outlines for funding applications
– Working alongside the HK House team to write and create budgets for funding applications
– Develop persuasive funding applications to communicate HK House’s mission, goals, and impact, while aligning with the funder’s guidelines and requirements
– Becoming familiar with the relevant HK House programming in need of financial support, in order to create strong proposals
– Participating in virtual or in-person team meetings
Interest in any of the following:
– Cantonese and/or Hong Kong culture
– Fundraising and/or grant writing strategies for non-profits/charities
– Non-profit structure and governance
– Asian-Canadian and/or immigrant experiences
– Cultural festivals and events
– Intangible cultural heritage preservation
Requirements:
– Strong English writing skills and/or Cantonese
– Able to work collaboratively with others
– Leadership and research experience
– Able to manage tasks independently
Benefits:
– Training and support from nonprofit and arts professionals who regularly seek funding
– Remote and flexible volunteer work to accommodate existing commitments
– Receive a written letter stating volunteer hours
About HK House:
HK House’s team is 100% volunteer-powered and we understand the value of time and respect the nature of volunteer work. We are flexible with our team and hope to recruit folks who may be open to working with us long term. We welcome candidates of diverse identities. Our organisation is completely bilingual in English and Cantonese, and we work with people with varying levels in both languages!