Support in Fundraising to Improve Elders' Well-being

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Mission and objectives

Universal versatile society is a non-political, non-communal and nonprofit making, non-governmental voluntary social organization registered under Societies Registration Act-XXI of 1860 with Registration No. Maha/514/05/Akola on dated 30/06/2005 by the authority of Govt. of Maharashtra’s Asstt. Registrar of Societies, Akola Region - India. Our Mission: ‘Dedicate to serve the community, nation and world by connecting the donors with community-based projects, coordinate the available resources and expertise to promote sustainable development in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals.’ Objectives of the organization: 1. To promote socially, culturally, economically, and/or ecologically sustainable goals through our advocacy projects and transform a village Nagthana into eco village. 2. To save the life of farmers in Vidarbha by serving them through Mental Health Project in 128 villages. 3. To reset the agro-economy of rural Vidarbha through deployment of regenerative agriculture practices which further facilitate marketing of produce through ‘Family Farmer’ project. 4. To encourage learning in local environment by rejuvenate public schools through digitalization and Project Based Learning concept which ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote learning opportunities for all. 5. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. 6. To utilize the potential of women in society and empower them through education and involving them in community development mission.

Context

We are emphasizing on improving physical abilities, social skills, and overall health of old age peoples so that they may increase their social interactions, avail independence and emotional well-being. We are aiming to provide accessible, sustainable, comprehensive and dedicated free services to an ageing population and ease their aging process. Further, this effort support the achievement of SDG3 (Good Health and Well Being) and we are also trying to address the issue of leaving no one behind. Our organization is intending to help elderly’s in improving their physical well-being, emotional health, and cognitive functioning and give them an opportunities to utilize their skills and talents which they had developed throughout their lifetime. To make this happen our organization is looking for small grant for this initiative and to that end, we are seeking the support of online volunteers to help us in researching potential donors and prepare grant proposals.

Task description

Team of five online volunteers are needed to help us in raising the funds for the said proposed activity. Specifically, two online volunteers will research the potential donors, while the other two will help us in preparing communication strategies for the above intention and the last one will help us in correcting or editing an existing grant proposal (if needed) and guide us in successful fundraising. Online Volunteers must not be asked to directly communicate to the donors on behalf of the organization or to make donations in-kind or financial contributions, or to solicit donations from third parties.