Face-to-Face Fundraiser / Canvasser

Public Outreach Consultancy Inc • Chicago, IL

12h • $0 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

We are growing in Chicago and looking for outgoing, motivated people who like being around others, want to make an impact, and are ready to build skills they can take with them wherever they go. As a Face-to-Face Fundraiser / Canvasser, you'll be out in the community representing nonprofit organizations and talking with people about causes that matter – from disaster relief and support for children and families to animal welfare, human rights, and social justice. You'll learn about the issues your nonprofit partner is working on, share their work with the public, and inspire people to get involved by becoming monthly donors. This is a goal-oriented fundraising job where you'll speak with lots of people each day to inspire them to become monthly donors for the nonprofit you're representing. Your performance will be regularly coached and evaluated based on your ability to engage the public and successfully sign up new donors.

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Comfortable being outdoors, on your feet, and walking for most of your shift.
• Able to communicate confidently in English.
• Resilient, motivated by clear goals, open to feedback, and get satisfaction from improving your results.
• Reliable and can commit to a consistent schedule.
• Comfortable being coached and working toward measurable goals.
• Naturally social and comfortable starting conversations with strangers.
• Motivated by goals and like seeing yourself improve.
• Can stay positive and keep going after hearing "no".
• Comfortable receiving regular feedback and coaching.
• Enjoy getting people excited about taking action.
• Like being active and would rather be on your feet than behind a desk.
• Care about nonprofit, humanitarian, environmental, animal welfare, human rights, or social justice causes.
• Want to build your communication, confidence, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Fundraising experience is not required, as training will be provided.
• Experience as a canvasser, community organizer, student, recent graduate, hospitality or customer service professional, salesperson, volunteer, performer, or someone looking to break into the nonprofit world.

Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations in the community.
• Talk with people about important causes.
• Learn about the issues your nonprofit partner is working on.
• Share the nonprofit's work with the public.
• Inspire people to become monthly donors.
• Engage the public and successfully sign up new donors.

Benefits

• $20/hour guaranteed base pay
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives
• Paid training
• Opportunities to grow into leadership and advance your career
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees and their families after 3 months of full-time work
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance resources and support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed