Community Fundraiser - $20/hr Guaranteed + Bonuses - Boulder
About The Position
The Community Fundraiser represents nonprofit organizations through face-to-face fundraising in the Boulder community. The role involves starting conversations with members of the public, discussing nonprofit campaigns, and encouraging people to become monthly donors. Campaign causes include environmental protection, humanitarian aid, human rights, reproductive freedom, LGBTQIA+ equality, and social justice. Fundraisers work outdoors at different locations around Boulder, spend much of the day on their feet, and work toward individual and team fundraising goals. The job is social and fast-moving, and involves handling rejection, adjusting communication approaches, and starting new conversations. Employees receive paid training, regular coaching, and opportunities to develop communication, coaching, and leadership skills. The schedule is Tuesday through Sunday, with shifts Tuesday–Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday–Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Employees must commit to at least three full seven-hour shifts per week, for 21–35 hours weekly. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Pay is guaranteed at $20 per hour from day one, with performance bonuses in addition to hourly wages.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Enjoy talking with people and be willing to start conversations with strangers.
- Be comfortable receiving feedback and trying different approaches.
- Be able to stay positive after hearing no.
- Be comfortable working outdoors and being active on your feet.
- Reliably commit to at least three complete seven-hour shifts each week.
- Be able to get to different meeting points around Boulder.
- No previous fundraising experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in theatre or performance, hospitality, retail, customer service, teaching, camp work, campus organizations, advocacy, sales, canvassing, or community organizing may be useful.
- Interest in social, environmental, humanitarian, or human rights issues.
Responsibilities
- Start conversations with new people in the Boulder community.
- Talk about nonprofit campaigns and their causes.
- Encourage people to become monthly donors.
- Work toward individual and team fundraising goals.
- Handle rejection, adjust communication approaches, and continue engaging with new people.
- Attend regular coaching and apply feedback.
- Work at different fundraising locations around Boulder.
Benefits
- Guaranteed pay of $20 per hour from day one.
- Performance bonuses in addition to hourly wages.
- Paid training.
- Ongoing coaching and development.
- Paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees after three months.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement opportunities for staff who carpool.
- Opportunities to grow into leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
