Board member Fundraising

Mineke Foundation is looking for a Board member Fundraising with a coordinating hands-on role, to give further impetus to the acquisition of income, with a special focus on companies, private donors and sponsor groups. 

About fundraising

Our backlog of donors and sponsors is renewing. We seek -and find- sources of income: corporate sponsorship, individual donors, service clubs, (women's) groups, church communities, wealth funds and fundraising activities. Within Mineke Foundation, a small number of volunteers focus on fundraising. 

What will you do as board member fundraising? 

- You are part of the Mineke Foundation board. Together with your fellow board members you determine the general policy and you are co-responsible for its execution.

- You coordinate and participate hands-on in the fundraising activities, for which team members work independently to raise funds with wealth funds, entrepreneurs, sponsor groups and private individuals.

- You will develop an approach to further set up and develop private fundraising and to approach entrepreneurs, sponsor groups (including service clubs), and individual donors.

- You take care of the implementation of fundraising, together with the volunteers.

- You maintain contacts with private sponsors and business relations, on behalf of Mineke Foundation and from within the projects.

- You coordinate and collaborate with the board member and volunteer(s) for communication and with the volunteers who maintain contact with the supported project groups.

The board meets 4 times a year on average and 5 times online via Zoom. The team including the board meets 2 times a year and 3 times online via Zoom.

What do you bring? 

- You believe in Mineke Foundation's mission and enjoy the challenge of finding the necessary financial resources.

- You are a relationship oriented fundraiser, who wants to use her/his skills and experience for a good cause.

- You are a skilled networker, who has or can realize access to companies, individuals and/or groups/service clubs.

- You can advise, coordinate, organise and cooperate well.

- You have time available for about 4-6 hours a week, which can be divided largely in a flexible manner.

- You have the intention to commit yourself for at least 1 year, preferably longer.

- You are willing to volunteer your knowledge and experience for Mineke Foundation.

- You have a good knowledge of the Dutch and English language, both verbally and in writing. 

 We offer you 

- A concrete and responsible role within an international organization

- An inspiring international environment

- Opportunity to make a difference for women and youth in Liberia

- The opportunity to develop your talents (further)

- A network of people with the same interest

Enthusiastic? 

Send your CV and motivation to Tonia Dabwe.

For more information, please contact Tonia Dabwe (chairperson) or Jan Achtereekte (board member).