Fundraising Partnership Volunteer

Join us in making a difference! As a Fundraising Partnership Volunteer, you'll play a key role in connecting local businesses with a cause that changes lives by creating mutually beneficial fundraising partnerships. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience in fundraising, marketing, and community engagement. Your volunteer efforts will help support personalized, high-quality tutoring for low-income students, leading to academic and social improvements in their lives, thereby uplifting their communities and society as a whole!

Responsibilities:

• Research local businesses in assigned zip codes in Chicago, Houston, and Dallas
• Craft personalized emails to pitch fundraising partnerships
• Follow up with phone calls to engage and secure partnerships
• Track research, progress, and outcomes in our system
• Attend weekly meetings for updates and support

Required Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented and organized
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Passion for community engagement and fundraising

Preferred Qualification:

• Obtained/pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, English, or the like
• Experience with nonprofit work, community outreach, fundraising, and/or campaign development
• Experience building relationships with donors

What’s in it for you:

This role will help you develop a variety of skills that are highly valuable in different career paths, including nonprofits, sales, and marketing. Here's what you can expect to build during your time with us:

• Fundraising and Sales: You'll learn how to work with compelling pitches, engage potential partners, and close deals—skills that are essential for fundraising but also highly transferable to careers in sales and business development.
• Communication and Public Relations: You'll enhance both written and verbal communication through outreach to local businesses. These communication skills are crucial for careers in public relations, marketing, client relations, and media.
• Negotiation and Persuasion: Negotiating partnership deals with business owners will help you develop your persuasion and negotiation skills, which are invaluable in any role involving stakeholder management, business partnerships, or sales.
• Relationship Building and Networking: Engaging local businesses and fostering long-term partnerships will enhance your relationship-building skills. This will be an asset if you're looking to grow in client management, networking, or account management roles.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Working within a team, attending meetings, and possibly mentoring newer volunteers will help you develop leadership and collaboration skills.

Requirements:

• Volunteer at least 5 hours per week for at least 3 months starting in Oct 2024
• Consistent access to a laptop/tablet and reliable wifi
• Ability to make phone calls to the USA during business hours (usually 9am - 5pm Central Time)