Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator/Associate

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Global Potential (GP) empowers youth and communities to energize each other through education, international service work and cultural exchange. GP is an 18-month transformative after-school summer program that works with 500 youth a year in Boston, New York and Paris, France. The GP program includes 16.5 months of workshops locally and 1.5 months of international cultural exchange in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua or domestic programming in Boston, New York, or Paris. GP vision is that as youth develop, communities develop.GP vision is that as youth develop, communities develop.

We are seeking a highly motivated, focused, outgoing individual to coordinate our fundraising efforts. The Fundraising & Special Events Coordinator will be integral in sustaining this growth, making a significant contribution to the organization and the youth we serve. As the coordinator of fundraising and special events you will play an integral role in ensuring Global Potential's short and long-term fundraising goals. This is an opportunity for a motivated self-starter interested in helping to implement our fundraising strategy over the course of the next year. You will be spearheading fundraising efforts and delegating tasks to other staff interns while receiving support and guidance from the Executive Director.

Responsibilities include:
- Facilitating fundraising campaigns including donor appeals, social networking, and special events
- Assisting in the production of fundraising and promotional materials
- Managing organization's member and donor database

Opportunities include: - Providing creative fundraising ideas
- Attending events in the community to engage new members and donors
- Becoming familiar with the inner workings of a non-profit organization
- Volunteers may be considered for part-time and full-time employment opportunities and field experience in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS (Who we are looking for): Skills and Knowledge
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, enthusiastic personality
- Ability to work independently and creatively, as well as part of a team
- Solid writing, communication, organizational and time management skills
- Strong computer skills (PC or MAC): Microsoft Office, Internet
- Knowledge of Salesforce a plus
- Spanish Language a plus