Job Title: Fundraising volunteer - European opportunities Specific Mission: Mapping of EU-level opportunities related to social entrepreneurshipand youth empowerment ASHOKA PRESENTATION We offer you a unique opportunity to be involved in the social entrepreneurshipsector in Belgium and Europe Ashoka builds and cultivates a community of change leaders who see that the world now requires everyone tobe a changemaker. Together, we collaborate to transform institutions and cultures worldwide so they support changemaking for the good of society.Ashoka was launched in Belgium in 2008 and is part of Ashoka's global network. JOB CONDITIONS • • • • Time commitment:ꢀ3-6 months agreement (flexible to meet your needs) Starting date: January 2024 Agreement type: Volunteer contract / Internship contract Location: AshokaBelgium’s office - Impact House, 20 Rue Joseph II, 1000 Brussels with possibility of remote working. • Report to Romain Gustot, Ashoka Belgium Director,and working in collaboration with team of teams in Ashoka Europe OVERALL JOBDESCRIPTION As part of our recent developmentsand new strategic focus, we are seeking a dedicated volunteer to join us in researching and mapping the EU-level programs, consortium-buildingand funding opportunities related to social entrepreneurship,social innovation, youth empowerment andparticipative democracy. The goal of this project is to better understand how Ashoka can access EU funding by identifying opportunities, potential partners and suitable set-up. Your work will have a direct impact on activating our relationship with the EU institutions and define how to position Ashoka Belgium and Ashoka Europe in this framework. This is a great opportunity to experienceworking in the not-for-profit/social entrepreneurship sector and takeꢀon significant mission-drivenresponsibilities.ꢀ MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • • Map EU Programmes: Research and map EU-level programmes supporting social entrepreneurship, socialinnovation, youth empowerment,and participative democracy. Analyze EU Institutions: Studythe structure and mechanisms of key EU institutions and programmes to recommend suitable avenues for Ashoka’s engagementand partnership-building.
• • Identify Key Funding Opportunities: Identify specific EUfunding opportunities that align with Ashoka’s mission and strategic focus, particularly around youth and social innovation. Research Potential Partners: Identify potential strategic partners, including NGOs, think tanks, and EU-level networks, that could collaborate with Ashoka Belgium and Ashoka Europe. • • Report on Programming Cycles: Track and compile details of relevant EU programmes, opportunities andpartnership-building forAshoka engagement. OPTIONAL: Collaborate on Strategic Positioning: Workwith the Ashoka team to define Ashoka Belgium’s positioning within the EU social innovation and entrepreneurship space. • • OPTIONAL: Document Best Practices: Capture key insights from your research and create guidelines or templates for Ashoka’s future EU funding and partnership efforts. OPTIONAL: Present Findings: Deliver clear, actionable recommendationsthrough presentations andwritten reports to Ashoka’s leadership team for potential next steps with EU funding strategies. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE We are looking for individuals with a passion for social entrepreneurshipand the following skills: • • • Interest in the Social EntrepreneurshipEcosystem: Familiarity with the social entrepreneurship landscape,whether in Belgium or globally. Knowledge of the EU funding landscape: past experience or keen interest on business development withEU grants / tenders / call for projects. Proficient with Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): Strong skills in Excel to effectively handledata and contribute to the database creation.