Research Volunteer- Fundraising and Campaign

Position: Research Volunteer—Fundraising and Campaign

Job Location: Hybrid

Employment: Contractual

Film Fiesta | Independent Film & Cultural Initiative

Film Fiesta is looking for a motivated research volunteer—fundraising & campaign—to support our growing work in film, culture, community engagement, advocacy, and social impact.

This is a project-based volunteer opportunity for someone interested in research, fundraising, campaign development, cultural initiatives, and nonprofit-sector work.

• Conduct research on potential grants, funding opportunities, fellowships, sponsorships, and institutional partnerships relevant to Film Fiesta’s cultural and social-impact activities.
• Track funding calls, eligibility requirements, application guidelines, deadlines, and donor priorities to identify suitable opportunities.
• Support the development of grant applications, concept notes, fundraising proposals, organizational profiles, and supporting documents.
• Conduct research on social, cultural, gender, and media-related issues to inform Film Fiesta’s campaigns, programs, and advocacy initiatives.
• Assist in developing evidence-based campaign concepts, key messages, outreach strategies, and communication materials.
• Research potential partners, cultural institutions, CSOs, development organizations, media platforms, and private-sector stakeholders for collaboration and sponsorship opportunities.
• Maintain and update databases of funding opportunities, prospective partners, sponsors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Support fundraising and campaign presentations, briefing materials, reports, and documentation.
• Contribute to monitoring emerging cultural and social issues that may inform Film Fiesta’s programming and public engagement.
• Collaborate with the Film Fiesta team in developing sustainable fundraising and campaign strategies as the initiative expands its institutional and community-based work.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in fundraising research, grant development, and campaign planning.
• Exposure to the cultural, creative, development, and nonprofit sectors.
• Experience working on real projects and funding applications.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of an emerging independent cultural initiative.
• Certificate/letter of recognition upon successful completion of the agreed project or volunteer period.
• Opportunity to receive a professional recommendation/reference, subject to performance and level of contribution.
• Opportunities to collaborate with filmmakers, researchers, cultural practitioners, development professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Potential consideration for future project-based roles and collaborations within Film Fiesta.

Remuneration Structure

This is a volunteer position and does not carry a fixed monthly salary.

However, selected volunteers may receive project-based remuneration/honorarium for specific assignments, depending on the nature, scope, duration, and available budget of the project.

Any project-based remuneration will be discussed and agreed upon before the assignment begins.

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, researchers, development practitioners, and individuals interested in:

• Fundraising & grant writing
• Research
• Campaigns & advocacy
• Film and cultural initiatives
• Social impact
• Nonprofit and development work

Prior experience is an advantage but not mandatory. Strong research, writing, communication, initiative, and willingness to learn are highly valued.

How to Apply?

Send your CV and a portfolio if you are interested in the role to:

📩 [email protected]

Subject: Application – Research Volunteer (Fundraising & Campaign)

Deadline: October 27th, 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Scam Alert

Film Fiesta does NOT charge any application, recruitment, registration, training, or processing fee.

Applicants should not send money or make payments to anyone claiming to represent Film Fiesta in connection with this opportunity. For verification or recruitment-related communication, please use only Film Fiesta's official communication channels.

Film Fiesta | Independent Film & Cultural Initiative

🌐 filmfiesta.org

📩 [email protected]

Company Description: Film Fiesta is an independent film and cultural platform that creates spaces for filmmakers, artists, researchers, and audiences to connect through cinema and storytelling. Founded in 2024, it curates independent film screenings, festivals, panel discussions, filmmaker interactions, and creative programs that explore culture, identity, social issues, and new cinematic expressions. The platform believes cinema can spark meaningful conversations, challenge perspectives, preserve cultural memory, and connect people through shared stories. Through events and creative projects, Film Fiesta supports emerging filmmakers and elevates diverse and underrepresented voices. It brings together film curation, creative production, event management, media and communications, cultural programming, and audience engagement to build a community around new cinematic voices and impactful storytelling.