Volunteer: Fundraising Assessment & Strategic Roadmap

Fundraising & Business Development

Relevant Skills

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Fundraising Assessment & Strategic Roadmap

• Conducting a fundraising readiness assessment and identifying key gaps in our current approach
• Developing a fundraising strategy tailored to a small, volunteer-driven nonprofit like ours
• Providing a high-level overview of relevant funding source types for our organization (foundations, grants, individual giving, corporate sponsorship)
• Helping us prioritize which fundraising activities will have the greatest impact over the next 6–12 months

The volunteer would work primarily with our Executive Director through virtual meetings and collaborative document review. We've already gathered key organizational materials (mission, strategic goals, current programs, volunteer structure, existing fundraising efforts) so the volunteer can get oriented quickly. By the end of the project, we're hoping to have a written fundraising assessment and a clear, prioritized roadmap we can act on immediately.

A clear-eyed look at our fundraising gaps — and a concrete plan to close them — means more resources behind the work that matters most: helping people participate meaningfully in democracy and advocating for human rights in the communities we serve. This volunteer's time and expertise won't just produce a document — it will help build the financial foundation that lets Unruled Masses grow its reach and deepen its impact for years to come. We're excited to partner with someone who wants to see their strategic skills translate into real civic and community impact.

To prepare, we've already gathered and organized key organizational information, including our mission, strategic goals, current programs, volunteer structure, and existing fundraising efforts, so the volunteer can get oriented quickly. We can also provide access to relevant documents and materials as needed throughout the project.

Our Executive Director will be the volunteer's primary point of contact and is prepared to meet regularly, provide timely feedback, and complete any follow-up tasks between sessions to keep the project moving.

This project is intended to drive real action, not just produce a report that sits on a shelf. The fundraising assessment and roadmap developed through this engagement will be incorporated directly into our operational planning and will inform the next phase of our fundraising work, including donor engagement and systems development.

Unruled Masses