Fundraising with TWST is a highly rewarding role! You have the ability to create fundraisers that directly benefit the youth in TWST4Girls! See them flourish because of the funds you raise, apply to be a Fund-Raiser with TWST!
*Group friendly position
Please apply at www.TWST4Girls.Org/Volunteer and choose the Fund-Raiser Role
If you have more experience in development, TWST is interviewing for the Director of Development role. Please apply at www.TWST4Girls.Org/Volunteer and choose the Director of Development Role
Role Description:
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
- Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags.
- Create or update donor databases.
- Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
- Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
- Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
- Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
- Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
- Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
- Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
- Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
- Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
- Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
- Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
The Best Suited:
- Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission and programs
- Strong leadership skills
- Exemplify follow through on tasks and goals
- Resourceful
- Be a “self-starter” and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
- Personable
- Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising
- Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills written and verbal
- Keeps abreast of TWST4Girls news, calendar, updates and on goings
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Drive
- Resourceful
- Works efficiently
- Puts systems in place to maximize time and efficiency
- Effective organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to use considerable judgment, initiative and independence
- Maintains excellent communication with team members
