Volunteer Communications Specialist to Develop Materials and Pitch Deck Donor Advised Fund

Position: Volunteer Communications Specialist to Develop Materials and Pitch Deck for Donor Advised Fund [...]

Volunteer Communications Specialist – Donor Advised Fund Strategy

Join Ashoka as a Volunteer Communications Specialist to develop compelling, high-quality materials and pitch decks for Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders and partners. This unpaid, volunteer opportunity supports the promotion of Ashoka’s DAF strategy, helping mobilize philanthropic capital for social entrepreneurship worldwide.

About Ashoka

Ashoka, founded in 1980, is the largest network of social entrepreneurs, with 4,000 Fellows in 93 countries. The organization works to scale social innovations and collaborate with partners to create an “Everyone a Change maker” world. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Job Description

Ashoka seeks a highly skilled Presentation & Communications Specialist to transform complex ideas into simple, powerful narratives—visually and strategically. Experience in finance, philanthropy, or social impact is especially valuable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape presentation decks, donor-facing briefs, and strategic communications that articulate Ashoka’s DAF strategy, funding opportunities, and impact.
• Design high-quality presentations for DAF holders, philanthropic advisors, foundations, and wealth‑management partners.
• Translate strategy into compelling storytelling—distilling Ashoka’s DAF approach, impact frameworks, funding pathways, and case studies.
• Create polished decks that reflect Ashoka’s brand, clarity, visual cohesion, and narrative strength.
• Refine messaging for donor cultivation and stewardship in partnership with the E2/Strategic Entrepreneurship team.
• Develop communication assets including one‑pagers, donor memos, visual frameworks, and briefing documents.
• Conduct light research on DAF trends, philanthropic priorities, and donor segmentation.
• Maintain an asset library of templates, visuals, data points, and storytelling elements.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion when handling donor information.

What This Role Makes Possible

This role contributes directly to mobilizing new philanthropic resources for Ashoka and empowers donor communities to engage with systems‑changing solutions.

Volunteer Logistics

• Estimated hours: 5–10 per week.
• Duration: 1–3 months.
• Position is virtual/remote.

Language Requirements

English.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing professional presentations (Canva, Google Slides, Keynote preferred).
• Exceptional ability to simplify complex ideas into clear, visually engaging narratives. Excellent writing and editing skills; able to adopt Ashoka’s tone of voice.
• Understanding of—or strong willingness to learn about—Donor Advised Funds, philanthropic trends, and high‑net‑worth donor engagement.
• Ability to work independently, respond promptly, and iterate based on feedback.
• Experience in social impact, philanthropy, consulting, communications, or design highly desirable.
• High professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A strategic thinker with a designer’s eye.
• Thrives in fast‑moving, mission‑driven environments.
• Adaptable to work with senior executives and handle sensitive information.
• Experience in the financial services industry helpful.
• Passionate about social entrepreneurship and building a world where everyone contributes.
• Flexible, resourceful, and proactive—turning sketches, transcripts, or raw ideas into polished donor‑ready materials.

Commitment & Structure

• Part‑time (5–10 hours/week), project‑based.
• Remote; must attend occasional virtual meetings.
• Must deliver quick turnarounds for urgent presentation needs.

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