Fundraising Commissioner Open Call

Dear IFSA Family, 

Do you want to contribute to one of the most important prerequisites for the implementation of IFSA Projects? Do you want to help IFSA members get monetary support to join international events or host local events so that structures become more diverse? 

Then become a Fundraising Commissioner and get involved in the brainstorming process for getting funding, contacting other organizations, and gain important knowledge in financing different projects. 

What is the Fundraising Sub-Commission?

The Team consists of the HoSC and at least one Commissioner per Region. 

Tasks: 

  • Brainstorming about new possible sponsoring partners
  • Preparing sponsor lists for each region 
  • Create templates for sponsoring proposal requests
  • Supporting LCs and members by applying for funding 
  • Propose for different grants worldwide

Skills and Knowledge: 

  • Good competency in English, both verbal and written
  • Capability to reach out to new sponsors
  • Willingness to familiarize yourself with new subject areas

Additional Information

  • It’s a great opportunity to help people, especially from lower-income countries, to participate in international events or set up events 
  • Gaining important knowledge to write proposals and getting funding for different projects (We will set up a workshop on how to write proposals) 
  • Working in a team with a safe learning and working environment where we respect everybody´s  individual needs

Application procedure:

You must send an email with the subject: “Fundraising Commissioner – Applicant’s name” to fundraising@ifsa.net with all of the following documents attached:

  1. A verification letter from your Local Committee (LC) signed by the President of your LC, verifying that you are a member of the LC in PDF format.

In case you are the President of your LC, ask the Vice President to sign it. The headed letter of your LC must be used for the letter. Here you can find a template for the verification letter.

      2. Voluntary, not mandatory:

The motivation letter in PDF format (max. 300 words), covering why you want to take this position and what you want to achieve in this position.

Requirements: 

In order to apply for Commissioner, you MUST comply with these requirements:

  1. You need to be a member of an IFSA Local Committee and either be an active student or have graduated no longer than one year ago.
  2. Proficiency in English, as it is the official language of IFSA and, therefore, the only means of communication between Officials.
  3. Good internet connection: given the fact that all the work as a commissioner is done remotely, a good internet connection is crucial to effectively accomplish your tasks.
  4. Access to a computer or tablet.

Deadline 

20th of December 2022 (Tuesday) at 23:59 UTC+0