Part‑Time Fundraising

We're looking for a runner or sports‑enthusiast, final‑year student or recent graduate to take on a 16‑week, part‑time fundraising & outreach role for Hope Ladder's Freshworks Chennai Marathon campaign. This paid opportunity (₹50 K plus bonus) lets you mobilise charity runners and raise funds to support athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds while building hands‑on skills in social‑impact fundraising. Please see the Job Description below. Please share it with someone who you think might be a good fit for the same.

Job Description: Part‑Time Fundraising & Outreach Coordinator (16 weeks)

Role: Coordinate the Freshworks Chennai Marathon (FCM) 2026 fundraising campaign for Hope Ladder.

Duration: 16 weeks, part‑time (approx. 10–12 hrs/week) from late August 2025 to early January 2026.

Location: Remote/Chennai with occasional on‑site presence at running events which happens twice a week, mostly on the weekends.

Candidate profile

•⁠ ⁠Sports‑minded: A runner, athlete or someone passionate about sport. Final‑year students or recent graduates are especially encouraged to apply.

•⁠ ⁠Learner mindset: Motivated to develop real‑world execution skills through hands‑on fundraising and event management.

•⁠ ⁠Networker: Comfortable engaging with running communities and corporate sponsors.

Key responsibilities

1.⁠ ⁠Recruit & support charity runners

•⁠ ⁠Identify five runners from each of the 16 Chennai Runners chapters by Aug-Sep by working with our team.

•⁠ ⁠Encourage each runner to fundraise ₹20–30 K and help them set up KETO pages.

•⁠ ⁠Maintain regular communication and track fundraising progress.

2.⁠ ⁠Coordinate communications

•⁠ ⁠Draft and distribute a registration guide on how to select Hope Ladder as the charity beneficiary (WhatsApp/LinkedIn/Email).

•⁠ ⁠Present Hope Ladder's mission at chapter meetings to inspire participation.

3.⁠ ⁠Plan event presence

•⁠ ⁠Manage booths at FCM‑related events (CR trail run, Back Yard Ultra, LS1, ECR run, and weekly Dec runs), including logistics, standees, hydration and merchandise.

•⁠ ⁠Arrange for beneficiary athletes to attend and share their stories.

•⁠ ⁠Support corporate outreach efforts (meetings with sponsors, partners).

4.⁠ ⁠Deliver fundraising assets

•⁠ ⁠Organise charity runner kits (T‑shirts, mugs/medals/certificates, instruction notes).

•⁠ ⁠Oversee production of a short video about Hope Ladder's impact.

•⁠ ⁠Provide weekly progress updates to the Hope Ladder team.

Compensation & perks

•⁠ ⁠Base stipend: ₹50,000 for the 16‑week engagement.

•⁠ ⁠Performance bonus: 1 % commission on funds raised over ₹20 Lakhs through your campaign.

•⁠ ⁠Recognition: Certificate of appreciation and a personalised letter of recommendation upon successful completion.

•⁠ ⁠Experience: An opportunity to build fundraising, event‑management and community‑engagement skills while making a tangible social impact.

About Hope Ladder

•⁠ ⁠Hope Ladder Sports Foundation is a not‑for‑profit venture. It aims to transform the lives of athletes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by fostering excellence, resilience and personal growth in track and field sports. The foundation supports athletes and academies with equipment, lodging, nutrition, employment and education. By providing a comprehensive ladder of support, Hope Ladder proves that timely help can change an athlete's life and uplift entire families. Over the last 3 years we have supported 250 athletes and more importantly some of the athletes that we supported have achieved success at the national level and have secured strong jobs because of their sports excellence.

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