Volunteer With Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc.

Volunteer With Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc.
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Seeking Volunteers / Intern(s) Grantwriters / Fundraisers for Arts Organization

Name Of Organization: Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe, Inc.
Contact Person: Ms. Padrica Lawes or Sistah Rfuaw Diarra

Opportunity Title: Seeking Volunteer Grantwriter / Fundraiser
Contact Email:
lainikuumba@yahoo.com or
lainikuumbangomatroupe@yahoo.com

Description:Houston based non-profit 501(c) 3 status, cutting edge contemporary & traditional African Dance Troupe seeking part-time fundraiser who is connected to the Houston arts and entertainment community to help procure project and / or seed money totaling $500,000 or more for upcoming Programs, community projects and The World Dance & Music
Festival, which will feature and National and International Touring Artists, with all live music and dance. We are looking for someone who could eventually become the Director of Development for the troupe. The organization is in new developmental stages, one must build from this point up!The fundraiser is expected to research, identify and make contact with several organizations or individuals that could potentially serve as donors. Ideally, this person will have a network of potential contacts / clients. The fundraiser will also be responsible for design and implementation of several fundraising initiatives beginning immediately.

The fundraiser will also be responsible for generating solicitation letters as well as collecting important documentation as required by the funders. The volunteer positions could turn into full time employment for committed volunteers, upon successfully completing fundraising events.

Interested individuals are asked to send their cover letter,
resumes and references to:

Mail Your Information to:
Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe
Volunteer Committees for "LKNT"
P.O. Box 66574
Houston, Texas 77266

Categories: Fundraising & Grantwriting
Adult / Children/ Family / Cultural Dance & Musical Company

Community Outreach Programs & Projects:
Arts /Culture / Festivals / Adults / Children /YouthCommunity

Required Skills:
Grantwriting, fundraising & event planning, good communication and writing skills a must. Ability to work well with Amateurs & Professional Touring Artists, Arts Organizations.

Commitment Information:
In need of someone that can give anywhere from 8 to 10 volunteer hours per month.

Volunteer Age: 25 and up
Volunteers Needed: 10