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Fundraising Coordinator Application

Thank you for your interest in being a member of Connection '24! Please read the description below, then complete the following application to help us get to know you.

We're looking for a Fundraising Coordinator to develop and implement fundraising campaigns, donor engagement strategies, and grant applications.

This position is part of our Finance Team, which manages budgeting, fundraising, compliance, and financial planning to sustain the nonprofit’s initiatives.

If you're passionate about community, looking to level up your leadership skills, and grow and connect with others —we’d love to have you on the team! 🧡 - C24

Responsibilities

- Attend team meetings bi-weekly and as needed (as determined by your team director). *Please note that meetings will occur more frequently during event planning and execution periods.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals.
- Establish and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and potential partners.
- Ensure timely reporting on fundraising progress and campaign outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and other team members to optimize fundraising efforts.
- Assist the director with seeking and applying for grants
- Maintain confidentiality regarding the organization’s finances

Skills & Experience

- Basic knowledge or a willingness to learn about fundraising principles, grants, and donor engagement strategies.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) for tracking outreach efforts and campaign performance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for donor correspondence and campaign promotions.
- Experience in event planning or project management preferred.

Other Details

Preferred term length: We’d love to have you with us for a while, but we’re flexible—let’s chat about what works best for you!

Time commitment: On average, you can expect to contribute about 2–3 hours a week, but we totally understand that life happens. We're happy to work around your schedule! *Some weeks might be a bit busier, especially leading up to major events or initiatives.

Location: While our heart is in St. Louis, Missouri, our team mostly works remotely—so you can be part of the mission from wherever you are!
**All team and director positions are volunteer-based.