Volunteer for a startup empowering youth grassroots leaders in East Africa
Lightup Impact
builds a youth-led grassroots movement for sustainable change in East Africa. By connecting, equipping, and empowering young grassroots leaders, we enable them to co-create and implement solutions that address inequalities in gender, health, education, and climate at the community level.
In Kenya alone, there are over 50,000 local non-profit organizations, yet 90% of early-stage founders fail without guidance and resources. Grassroots leaders—those directly tackling poverty, youth unemployment, and climate change—often struggle with visibility, credibility, and a lack of access to sustainable financing. Without support, these vital community-led initiatives are at high risk of collapse, leaving innovative solutions unrealized.
The Solution: Lightup Impact provides a comprehensive ecosystem to ensure grassroots leaders regain confidence and scale their impact. Our approach focuses on four key pillars:
* Visibility: We amplify local initiatives through networks and partnerships to ensure they are seen by the right stakeholders.
* Credibility: We provide mentorship and showcase success stories to build reputational trust with global funders.
* Capacity: Through our Skills Development Program, we train leaders in management, program design, and fundraising to grow sustainable organizations.
* Funding: We support fundraising strategies and connect leaders with donors through referrals and networking events.
By centering the youth movement, Lightup Impact ensures that solutions are locally led, sustainable, and transformative.
Role (Volunteer, unpaid): Fundraising Specialist
Role Description:
Join Lightup Impact as a volunteer and be part of a passionate team driving real change for young people and women across East Africa — where your creativity, voice, and ideas truly matter
What you'll do:
* Design, launch, and manage Lightup Impact's monthly giving program.
* Develop and implement the monthly donor engagement and growth strategy.
* Create compelling donor communications via email, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.
* Steward monthly donors to strengthen retention, loyalty, and long-term support.
Skills we're looking for:
* Strong marketing and communication skills.
* Experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or storytelling is a plus.
* Strategic thinker with strong execution and collaboration skills.
* Proactive, learner mindset with a can-do changemaker attitude.
What you'll gain:
* Be part of a creative, dynamic team.
* Contribute to positive change for young people and women across East Africa.
* Exposure to startup and impact-driven environments.
* Opportunity to network, develop new skills, and strengthen your professional profile.
Time Commitment:
Volunteer 7-9 hours per week for 6+ months remotely.
If you want to make change happen, apply to volunteer with Lightup Impact