Fundraising Advisor - Cheer & Dance

Double Good•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Double Good is seeking a Fundraising Advisor to grow its presence in the cheer and dance community and help gyms, programs, and organizers succeed with fundraising. The role owns day-to-day execution of the cheer and dance plan and works closely with the Head of Partnerships. The advisor will research and reach potential organizers, attend events, follow up with leads, provide expert fundraising support to major organizers, and develop resources to help the community raise more. The position is hybrid and based in Double Good’s downtown Chicago office, with heavy event travel required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in sales, marketing, business development, events, account management, or a related customer-facing role.
Familiarity with the cheer and dance community, or ability to learn its organizations, decision makers, and competition calendar quickly.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort reaching out to people not previously met.
Organization, dependable follow-up habits, and attention to deadlines and logistics.
Comfort working at a booth and speaking with a high volume of people at events.
Proficiency with CRM and outreach tools, or ability to learn them quickly.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Ability to stand for long periods and lift booth materials and popcorn boxes for events.
Valid driver’s license.
Current authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience planning or staffing events, trade shows, or conferences.
Experience in fundraising, youth sports, cheer, dance, or community-based organizations.
Existing knowledge of or connections in the cheer and dance community.
Exposure to fast-moving startup environments.
Experience supporting a senior leader or owning a defined territory, account list, or segment.

Responsibilities

Research the cheer and dance market and develop target lists and project briefs for popcorn seeding and outreach campaigns in collaboration with Growth Operations.
Follow up personally on replies, samples, and leads, and move qualified leads through the pipeline.
Add new leads to the pipeline each week through targeted outreach to regional gyms, leagues, school cheer and dance programs, and other organizations; pass warm national-level leads to the Head of Partnerships.
Plan and run events selected by the Head of Partnerships, managing deadlines, logistics, and coordination with Marketing; staff booths and collect and follow up on leads.
Support top cheer and dance organizers through one-on-one outreach and expert fundraising guidance, partnering with Customer Success to help them run larger and more frequent fundraisers.
Create webinars, guides, and other resources to help cheer and dance organizers succeed.
Serve as the day-to-day marketing and support liaison for cheer and dance partners and organizations.
Share insights with the Head of Partnerships and wider team about what is working, what is not, and changes in the cheer and dance community.
Perform other duties as assigned.