Fundraising Partnership Volunteer
Make an Impact: Join us in building meaningful connections between local businesses and a cause that transforms lives! As a Fundraising & Marketing Partnership Volunteer, you’ll help secure fundraising partnerships while gaining hands-on experience in outreach, marketing, and community engagement. Your efforts will directly support high-quality tutoring for low-income students, empowering them to achieve academic success and creating ripple effects in their communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and identify potential business partners in assigned regions (Chicago, Houston, Dallas)
- Craft compelling, personalized outreach emails to pitch fundraising collaborations
- Track outreach progress and partnerships in our system (training provided)
- Collaborate with the team to refine marketing materials and outreach strategies
- Attend weekly virtual meetings for updates, training, and support
What You’ll Gain:
- Fundraising & Sales Skills: Master persuasive pitching, partnership negotiation, and relationship-building—valuable for careers in nonprofits, sales, or business development
- Marketing & Communications: Hone your writing, branding, and outreach skills for PR, email marketing, or digital campaigns
- Tech & Tools Experience: Acquire exposure to CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and design tools (e.g., Canva)
- Networking & Leadership: Grow your professional network and develop teamwork/mentorship skills
Required Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Ability to volunteer 5+ hours/week for 3+ months (starting right away)
- Reliable laptop/tablet, WiFi, and ability to call U.S. businesses during daytime hours (9am–5pm CT)
- Passion for education equity, community engagement, or nonprofit work
Nice-to-Have Skills (Not Required):
- Pursuing/holding a degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Experience in nonprofit work, fundraising, or donor relations
- Graphic design skills
- Email marketing experience
- Familiarity with CRMs like Salesforce or HubSpot
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