Professional fundraiser job description

Begin a career that makes a real difference, empowers real growth, and builds a real sense of community!

DialogueDirect is getting you in front of the public and amplifying your voice on behalf of world-renowned charities. Our team believes that a lasting career must align a person's goals with an environment that fosters professional and personal development. As a global Face-to-Face Fundraising team and a Certified B Corporation dedicated to impact, DialogueDirect coaches passionate communicators to gain an irreplaceable skillset.

We partner with amazing charities like Save the Children, Humane Society of the US, ChildFund International, PLAN International USA, and World Wildlife Fund. Our teams include former sales professionals, customer service experts, teachers, military veterans, avid volunteers, and recent graduates - inspiring individuals who were looking for a career to make a difference and an opportunity to grow into leadership. If you are committed to being the face of our charity partners, we encourage you to raise your voice!
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Benefits for Fundraisers:

$20 to $25 Hourly Base

Bonuses for BOTH Individual and Team Performance (UNCAPPED)

Fully Paid Orientation, Training, and Travel

Investment into Team (401K and Company Profit Share)

100% Covered Healthcare Plans (Dental, Medical, and Vision)

100% Covered Employee Assistance Program (Financial Planning, Mental Health, Telemedicine, etc)

30-40 Days Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick, and Volunteer)

15-30 Days Unpaid Time Off (Optional for Roaming Teams)

1st B Corp Certified Face-to-Face Fundraising Organization in the United States

2020 and 2021 Real Leaders Impact Awards Recipient

Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Team Environment

Extensive Fundraising and Leadership Training

What You'll Do as a Fundraiser:

Share your voice through street fundraising in high-traffic locations

Advocate on behalf of our charity partners and signing up new regular donors

Engage members of the public, building rapport, and inspiring them to take action

Uphold a solutions-focused mindset to meet and exceed performance expectations.

Develop a professional fundraising skill set and contribute to a team dynamic of respect and appreciation.

Fulfill a Full-Time schedule to participate in morning meetings and contribute to successful field canvassing campaigns.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Big Impact: You'll be part of a passionate team of world changers dedicated to making a real and lasting impact on the world.

Growth: We're growing rapidly. If you're excited about an engaging, goal-oriented environment or about building a business that's a force for good - we're coaching future leaders.

Values: We live by our values. Community, integrity, and opportunity aren't just words to our team. We're committed to growing together, taking ownership, and spreading joy.

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit (Federation) is seeking a Fundraiser to join our world-class Philanthropic Advancement Team. The Fundraiser will work on the annual Campaign and Endowments to support community needs both locally and abroad.

For a dynamic and community-minded individual with a passion for fundraising, the Fundraiser role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals across Jewish Detroit and beyond. The impact of this work directly strengthens our local and internals Jewish communities, as well as providing purpose and connection to our community supporters.
About the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit

For over one hundred years, the Detroit Jewish community has maintained a legacy of extraordinary strength, cohesion and vibrancy. To this day, we stand among the most generous and committed communities to be found anywhere.

The Jewish Federation is the leader for philanthropy and engagement across Jewish Detroit. We are a community-driven organization committed to taking care of the needs of the Jewish People and building a vibrant Jewish future, In Metropolitan Detroit, in Israel and around the world.

Core Job Functions

+ Solicit and close gifts for the Annual Campaign and Jewish Community Endowment Fund.

+ Cultivate donor relationships to increase engagement and investment in Federation.

+ Steward a portfolio of mid-range donors by building rapport, credibility and trust.

+ Proactively connect with existing donors to foster a good relationship.

+ Invite donors to Federation and community events that meets specific donors' interests.

+ Achieve fundraising goals.

+ Articulate a case for giving to Federation and exhibit a commitment to Federation's mission.

+ Perform donor research to analyze historic patterns of giving.

+ Find creative and innovative ways to cultivate new donors.

+ Grow existing donors giving levels.

Knowledge, Abilities and Attributes

+ An undergraduate degree.

+ Dynamic, people-oriented individual with excellent relationship-builder skills.

+ Minimum of two (2) years of related fundraising experience.

+ Proven track record of success in donor stewardship and gift-closing.

+ Strong personal drive, independence and initiative.

+ Excellent judgement and discretion.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work effectively as a team player and independently.

+ Ability to multitask and prioritize.

+ Strong organizational skills.

+ Demonstrates the utmost professionalism and integrity.

+ Understanding of Jewish values and belief in the Federation's mission.

+ Community-oriented.

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Job Title: Fundraising Copywriter

Sector: Marketing

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: New York, NY HQ USA

Job Description

Job Description:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. We deliver lasting impact by providing health care, helping children learn, and empowering individuals and communities to become self-reliant, always with a focus on the unique needs of women and girls. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, we now work in over 40 crisis- affected countries as well as communities throughout Europe and the Americas.

Marketing & Mobilization (M&M), a part of External Relations (ER) is a dynamic team, tasked with overseeing and executing communications and marketing, building the IRC's global profile and brand, increasing private revenue from deeper donor engagement and partnerships, and influencing our target audiences. In alignment with our Strategy100 commitments, M&M has launched ambitious multi-year campaigns that raise funding, profile and influence and will improve our share of voice and resonance in key geographies and globally.

The Content and Creative team, a part of M&M, consists of award-winning creative specialists and idea partners, developing powerful communications and experiences to really engage audiences and ultimately to deliver on ER ambitions and objectives. Using creative mediums such as visual design, video, stunts, events, and storytelling, they tap into the expertise and talents of colleagues across the organization.

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate copywriter who cares deeply about humanitarian causes. As a key member of the Creative & Content team, the fundraising writer will be tasked with writing and editing effective copy that raises funds and awareness for the IRC across a variety of media including: online, social, video and print. This person will be hardworking, energetic, and able to act in a fast-paced environment.

Major Responsibilities:

* Write and edit compelling and captivating fundraising appeals and brand awareness cultivations, emails, digital ads, video scripts, website donation pages and other digital marketing content. Develop and collaborate on out-of-the-box digital campaigns.
* Help to craft the creative strategy for emails alongside the marketing team.
* Write engaging copy that compels people to become donors, sustainers and mid-level supporters.
* Be an IRC brand ambassador, ensuring fundraising copy is on-brand, effective and highlights the dignity and resilience of the people we serve.
* Interview staff, donors, volunteers and clients about the impact of the IRC and collaborate with key partners.
* Write copy quickly, especially when an emergency happens in one of the countries where we work. This person should also take feedback well and adjust content accordingly.
* Play a role in defining and developing the messaging for fundraising events.
* Maintain proficient knowledge of the IRC's history and programs.

Job Requirements:

Work Experience:

* 5+ years experience writing digital marketing copy
* 3 to 5 years experience writing email appeals for nonprofits and/or political campaigns
* Has a proven track record developing engaging copy and campaigns for digital marketing channels

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

* Is an outstanding writer with a track record of producing content that sways hearts and minds.
* Develops materials that are focused on cultivation and retention, demonstrating the impact of a donor's generosity
* Is an excellent proofreader and editor
* Has the ability to translate programmatic language into strong consumer-facing copy
* Knowledge of AP Style
* Delivers on-time and can write fundraising copy quickly
* Writing, informed by performance data and testing, that achieves results
* Has a genuine passion for showcasing the stories of our clients and highlighting our humanitarian work
* Loves collaboration and brainstorming and can work well with colleagues across the organization
* Is passionate about our cause and seeks to help transform the lives of people affected by humanitarian crises
* Is a creative problem solver who's able to navigate complexity and ambiguity to get to the heart of and cultivate an extraordinary story

Working Environment:

This role may require working remotely full or part time and part time remote employees may be required to share workspace.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Equality, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

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