Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist

The Power of Play is a global charity that builds sustainable playgrounds and play-based learning spaces in refugee camps, developing countries, and First Nations communities. Our mission is to support every child’s right to learn and develop through the power of play. Play is central to children’s mental health, learning, and development. Local partners and communities contribute to every project, so each playground is built in collaboration with the people who use it. We also work with a number of universities around the world.

This is a volunteer position.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist to help grow the support behind TPOP’s work for children around the world. You will identify and connect with corporations, NGOs, and human rights organizations that share our values, help build our corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships, and support the execution of our fundraising campaigns, including our year-end campaign. Using AI tools for research and outreach, you will play a direct role in opening doors that lead to new playgrounds and play-based learning spaces. You will work with our Fundraising Director, the leads on our fundraising team, our marketing and communications team, and our Executive Director, as part of an international team that works with leaders and partners around the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Use AI tools to research and identify corporations and NGOs whose values and priorities align with TPOP’s work.
• Build and maintain a list of prospective partners, with notes on why each one is a good fit.
• Reach out to prospective partners and follow up on conversations.
• Support TPOP’s CSR partnerships, from first contact through to ongoing relationships.
• Lead community outreach to connect TPOP with community groups and networks that can support our projects and campaigns.
• Work with the marketing and communications team so that outreach materials and messages are consistent with TPOP’s brand and campaigns.
• Track outreach activity and report progress to the Fundraising Director.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and comfort reaching out to people you don’t yet know.
• Good research skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in AI tools and willingness to learn new ones.
• Reliable, organized, and self-directed, with the ability to meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Commitment to representing the communities we serve with dignity and respect.
• Assets: fundraising, sales, or partnership experience, familiarity with a CRM, and prior volunteer experience.
• A degree is not required. Students and recent graduates in international development, social justice, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to make a lasting global impact for children and communities.
• Work alongside global leaders and partners from around the world, including our international team, board, and partner organizations.
• The chance to build your professional network with human rights organizations, NGOs, corporations, and universities.
• Hands-on experience building corporate partnerships and running real fundraising campaigns for a global charity.
• Practical experience using AI tools for partner research and outreach.
• Direct work with our Fundraising Director, fundraising team leads, and Executive Director.
• Opportunities for professional development and experience that stands out to future employers in international development, social justice, and the nonprofit sector.