Fundraising Manager / Development Associate (Remote | National Impact)

The National African Student Association (NAfSA) is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit founded on the belief that anyone can make a positive impact on the African continent. Its main objective is to ensure that the young African diaspora receives the resources and connections needed to succeed academically and professionally, thereby contributing to the economic, cultural, and social advancement of Africa and its diaspora community. For more information, visit www.nationalafsa.org.

Responsibilities

• Grant Strategy & Writing: Research, identify, and draft grant proposals for corporate foundations, public grants, and philanthropic institutions aligned with diaspora youth development.
• Corporate Sponsorship Pitching: Design partnership pitch decks and conduct outreach to corporate sponsors for NAfSA’s national initiatives and events.
• Donor & Pipeline Tracking: Maintain and manage NAfSA’s donor relationship pipeline, setting up systemized workflows for sponsor check‑ins, tax receipts, and impact reporting.

Qualifications

• Reconcile & Audit Ledgers: Manage and clean historical non‑profit transactions, migrating them into a standardized, audit‑proof digital ledger.
• Financial Modeling: Build Excel/Google Sheets budget structures detailing program cost‑per‑student and funding projections for corporate grant applications.
• State Compliance Audit: Research and compile state‑by‑state solicitation registration deadlines to ensure NAfSA is fully compliant across all operating regions.
• Strong interest or degree alignment in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Non‑Profit Management.
• A charismatic, persuasive communicator with strong written skills and an interest in relationship building.
• Ability to commit to either the Standard Track (5–7 hours/week) or the OPT Track (20 hours/week) on a consistent schedule.

Perks & Benefits

• High‑Value Executive Portfolio: Tangible proof on your résumé that you pitched, wrote grants for, and secured capital for a national 501(c)(3) network.
• F‑1 OPT Approved Placement: NAfSA will issue a formal, signed engagement letter on official letterhead outlining your 20‑hour/week commitment and linking your accounting duties directly to your degree.
• Direct Leadership Mentorship: Work alongside the Executive Board with direct access to letters of recommendation and formal LinkedIn endorsements.