Fundraiser
Requirements
- Higher education in management, marketing, finance or related fields (preferred)
- Experience in the civil society, charitable or international sector
- Proven fundraising track record (preferred)
- Negotiation and partnership-building skills
- Upper-Intermediate English is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Developing the fundraising strategy, diversifying funding sources
- Finding and developing relationships with donors, businesses and international organisations
- Preparing tailored proposals for donors
- Developing and launching charity campaigns and fundraisers
- Organising charity events and developing crowdfunding
Terms
- Mobilisation until the end of martial law, or contract service
- Basic and specialist training as required
- Pay: base pay of UAH 21,000 + an additional bonus of UAH 30,000 — approximately UAH 51,000 – 55,000 per month in total, depending on the position and conditions of service
- Full social package
- Full provision of protective equipment and military property
- Opportunity to obtain combatant status (UBD)
Vacancy: Fundraiser
Part of what the brigade fights with comes not from state supply but thanks to people and companies who have decided to help. Someone has to find these people, win them over and maintain the relationship for the long term.
That is exactly what the Fundraiser is responsible for. Not a one-off fundraiser, but a system: where support comes from, how it grows and what the donor gets in return — a transparent report and the knowledge that their money made a difference.
Work with visible results. There are no abstract KPIs here: there is an amount, there is a purchase, and there is a unit that received it.
Who can become a Fundraiser
No military experience is required. Professional experience is — fundraising, partnerships, sales, working with business or the civil society sector.
What really matters:
- Ability to negotiate and maintain long-term relationships, rather than closing one-off deals
- A systematic approach: diversifying sources, planning, reporting
- Honesty with numbers. The donor needs to see where the money went — otherwise they will not come back
- Resilience to rejection. A large part of the work is hearing "no", and that is normal
- Medical fitness — determined by the military medical board (VLK)
On the main question: this is a military position, and everyone goes through basic training. But you are hired to work in your profession.
What a Fundraiser does in the 141st SMB
In addition to what is described in the requirements above:
- The sources vary: private donors, Ukrainian businesses, international organisations, crowdfunding — and each one requires its own language
- Specific needs are required, not general requests: a donor gives for a drone, a vehicle or equipment, not "for the brigade"
- Reporting is half the job. A donor who has received a report gives a second time
- Working hand in hand with the event manager and the media team: an event and the story of its result are part of fundraising
How you will be trained
The path is the same for everyone: 51 days of basic military training, then the brigade adaptation course — 14–15 days with instructors who have combat experience.
For a Fundraiser, this is a direct working asset: a conversation with a donor sounds different when you have seen for yourself how everything works and can explain why a specific item is needed.
Tactical medicine is drilled until it becomes automatic. Our instructors' principle is short: the priority is to survive.
What you will be provided with
You will be fully kitted out: gear, protective equipment and the equipment you need for the job.
You will not be on your own. The Fundraiser works together with the event manager, PR and the media team — materials, reports and events are prepared jointly.
What the terms include:
- Pay: base pay of UAH 21,000 and an additional bonus of UAH 30,000, approximately UAH 51,000–55,000 in total
- Full provision of gear, protective equipment and military property
- The social package provided for service members
- Opportunity to obtain combatant status (UBD)
Where you can grow
- Head of partnerships and fundraising
- Strategic work: a year-long support programme rather than individual fundraisers
- Related roles — events, communications, international cooperation
- Professionally — fundraising experience in difficult conditions is valued in the civil society sector and in international organisations
In the 141st, competence and results count — not length of service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Logic and process: we answer the key questions about enlistment, training and status.
Apply for this positionWill I have to fight?
+This is a military position, and everyone goes through basic training. But you are hired to work in your profession.
Which donors does the brigade work with?
+Private donors, Ukrainian businesses, international organisations, crowdfunding. This area is growing, so there is plenty of scope for work.
Is there reporting to donors?
+Yes, and it is a key part of the job. A transparent report is the main reason support is repeated.
I have no military experience. Can I still join you?
+Yes. Most of our best specialists were civilians yesterday. What matters to us is your motivation. We’ll match a role to your skills: if you understand machinery — you’ll go to the mechanics; if you know electronics — to UAVs or communications. Everything military — we’ll teach you.
How long does training take before deployment to the unit?
+Every recruit completes Basic General Military Training (BGMT) at a training center. After that — additional specialized training depending on the chosen role. We send only the prepared to the line of contact — that is our core principle.
What happens after I fill out the form?
+Your application goes to the recruiting center. Within 24 hours our specialist will call — it’s not an interrogation, just an introduction and answers to your questions. If we’re a match, the brigade issues an official request and our liaison helps you get through the TRC and MMB as fast as possible.
Can I transfer to the 141st SMB from another unit?
+Yes, we consider transfers — including via the Army+ app. Fill out the form and select the status “Active service member” — a recruiter will advise on your real chances and the steps involved.
I am AWOL (SZCh). Can I join?
+The law allows a return to service. If you’re motivated to fight in a sound team — fill out the form and state your status honestly. Our specialists will advise you individually on legal ways to return. Confidentially.
Do you provide uniform and equipment?
+Yes. The brigade fully provides basic kit, body armor, helmets and weapons. Plus — thanks to a strong volunteer network, we have additional technological support: drones, EW, transport.
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Tell us which role you wantWhat happens after you apply
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A call within 24 hours
Your application goes to the recruiting centre and a specialist calls within a day. It is not an interrogation — just an introduction and answers to your questions.
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Interview and choosing a role
Together we look at what you can do and where it is most useful. If we are a match, the brigade issues an official request for your transfer.
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Enlistment office and medical board — with support
Our liaison helps you get through the enlistment office and the military medical board as fast as possible. You do not navigate the queues alone.
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Training first, then the unit
Basic general military training takes 51 days, followed by the brigade’s 14–15 day adaptation course with instructors who have combat experience. We send only prepared soldiers to the front line.