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D&C Global Ambassadors Network
A voluntary international network of people who open doors, build partnerships and champion the dignity of vulnerable communities.
About the Network
One Vision. Many Countries. One Global Family.
The D&C Global Ambassadors Network brings together trusted individuals around the world who share the vision, mission and values of the Dorothy and Cecilia Memorial Foundation. Together, they help the Foundation extend its visibility, relationships, partnerships, expertise and resources beyond Cameroon.
The Network is built on a simple idea: people can contribute in many ways, not only through donations. Opening a door, introducing a decision-maker, sharing professional knowledge or advocating for a cause can be just as valuable.
What the Network is
A mission-driven, relationship-based community of volunteers who advocate for D&C Memorial, facilitate partnerships and help mobilise resources for its programmes.
What it is not
Not a fundraising sales force. Ambassadors are volunteers, not employees, and represent the Foundation only within the authority they are given.
What Ambassadors do
Relationships, credibility, time, knowledge and access are all valuable forms of support. Ambassadors contribute in the ways that suit their experience and networks.
Advocacy and visibility
Champion the Foundation's mission, share approved campaigns and raise awareness of the issues it addresses.
Partnerships
Identify academic, corporate, civil-society and institutional partners, and facilitate introductions and meetings.
Resource mobilisation
Identify donors and funding opportunities, support campaigns and facilitate in-kind resources and professional services.
Representation
Attend approved conferences and events, and connect D&C Memorial with international coalitions and networks.
Who can apply
Your network is your contribution
We welcome credible people regardless of nationality, gender, professional background or social status: development and NGO professionals, academics, health and humanitarian practitioners, business leaders, lawyers, journalists, faith and community leaders, diaspora professionals, friends of Cameroon, and young professionals and students with relevant networks.
- Alignment with D&C Memorial's mission and values
- A good personal and professional reputation
- Useful professional, institutional or community networks
- Respect for confidentiality, safeguarding and ethical conduct
- Willingness to sign and follow the Ambassador Charter
Personal wealth is not a requirement. An Ambassador’s value may lie in an introduction, expertise, visibility or a partnership, not necessarily in a personal donation.
How appointment works
Appointments normally last one year and may be renewed after review.
01
Apply
Submit an expression of interest online, or be nominated by an Ambassador, Board member, staff member or partner.
02
Review
We review your professional background and may carry out reference checks.
03
Conversation
Where needed, we invite you to a short interview or consultation.
04
Appointment
The Foundation approves your appointment and sends you a formal appointment letter.
05
Charter
You sign the Ambassador Charter and receive your certificate and recognition materials.
What you receive
The Ambassador role is voluntary. In return, the programme offers recognition, affiliation, learning and connection with a growing international community, plus practical support for Ambassadors who actively mobilise funds.
- Official appointment letter and certificate
- Digital Ambassador badge
- Use of the Ambassador title during your appointment
- Listing on D&C platforms, with your consent
- Information and communications pack
- Invitations to meetings and events
- Connections with other Ambassadors and partners
- Confirmation letters for professional purposes
Support and Mobilisation Allocation
Up to 10% support on funds you mobilise
Ambassadors who actively raise funds for D&C Memorial through their own direct and documented efforts may receive an allocation of up to 10% of the eligible funds mobilised. It helps cover the real costs of the role, such as communications, local transport, meetings, networking, events and representation.
- A maximum, not an automatic commission: the amount may be lower or zero depending on the source of funds, your contribution and donor conditions
- Active fundraising or significant direct mobilisation may qualify; a simple introduction does not automatically qualify
- Your own personal donations do not generate an allocation
- Opportunities are disclosed to D&C early, and funds pass through D&C approved financial channels
- Where a donor, grant or the law does not permit such payments, the allocation does not apply. Donor conditions always come first
The Ambassador Charter
The commitments every Ambassador makes
Appointed Ambassadors sign the Charter after receiving their appointment letter. You do not need to sign it to apply, but please read it so you know what the role involves.
- Commitment to the Foundation's mission and values
- Voluntary service, not employment
- Honest and accurate representation
- Responsible resource mobilisation
- Financial integrity
- Safeguarding beneficiaries' dignity and rights
- Confidentiality
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Approved use of the D&C name and brand
- Accountability through regular updates
- A one-year, renewable appointment
D&C Global Ambassador CharterOfficial programme document, 2 pages
Ready to become an Ambassador?
Tell us about yourself, your networks and how you would like to support D&C Memorial. The form takes about 10 minutes.
Questions? Email info@dorothyandceciliamf.org