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Mission and objectives
The Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD) is an organisation that advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities as well as nurturing and strengthening its affiliates and other stakeholders in Southern Africa to ensure promotion of inclusive development and human rights for persons with disabilities. It is a leading Southern African disability-focused network engaged in coordination of activities of organisations of disabled persons in the region. The organisation was formed in 1986 by disabled people for disabled people as a federation of non-governmental disability organisations. To date, 10 countries are affiliated to SAFOD through National Federations of Disabled People Organisations (NFDPOs). The organisations pursues the following vision: “A new society where all people, including disabled people, women and workers, men and children, are treated with dignity, respect and on the basis of equality” Some of its values includes 1. Participatory 2. Transparency 3. Accountability 4. Commitment 5. Gender Sensitivity 6. Empowerment Some of the aims and objectives of SAFOD include: (i) Encouragement of the formation of organisations of disabled people in Southern Africa; (ii) Provision of support and strengthening of existing affiliates; (iii) Training of personnel and leaders of organisations of disabled people; (iv) Promotion, support and complementing of government policies and programmes in favour of disabled people in the SADC region; (v) Facilitation of information exchange as well as affiliation and cooperation with other regional, continental and international organisations.
Context
Seeking a volunteer skilled in resource mobilization, grant writing, and concept development to support organizations of persons with disabilities in southern Africa to resource mobilize through various strategies. This is will help come close to our objectives which are: (i) Encouragement of the formation of organisations of disabled people in Southern Africa; (ii) Provision of support and strengthening of existing affiliates; (iii) Training of personnel and leaders of organisations of disabled people; (iv) Promotion, support and complementing of government policies and programmes in favour of disabled people in the SADC region; (v) Facilitation of information exchange as well as affiliation and cooperation with other regional, continental and international organisations. Online Volunteers will not be asked or requested to solicit donations/funds from third parties.
Task description
As an online volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting our affiliates in various capacities. Your responsibilities will include: 1. Resource Mobilization: Provide guidance on sourcing and managing resources effectively, including financial and non-financial assets. 2. Grant Writing: Assist in developing compelling grant proposals, from identifying opportunities to crafting persuasive narratives. 3. Concept Development: Collaborate with organizations to refine their project ideas and create impactful concepts for potential funders. 4. Fundraising Strategies: Offer strategies and best practices for successful fundraising campaigns and donor engagement. 5. Events Management: Share expertise in planning, organizing, and ideas for events to raise funds and awareness. 6. Governance: Provide insights into organizational governance, compliance, and best practices for sustainable growth. NB: Online Volunteers will not be asked or requested to solicit donations/funds from third parties.
