TeleFundraiser
ORGANIZATION: The Presidents' Council
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Job Description/Title: TeleFundraiser
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Contacts: Individuals, constituents, members, and associates
Approved, Executive Director: 1/29/2014
FLSA Status: Volunteer
TeleFundraiser
JOB SUMMARY:
TeleFundraisers hold an extremely important position with The Presidents’ Council Foundation (PCF). Under general direction, TeleFundraisers are fully trained to contact individuals, constituents, members, and associates of the organization via telephone to execute three main functions:
- Ask for financial support
- Update contact information (address, email, business information, title)
- Share information about PCF and its events while maintaining positive relations
It is important to remember that by calling individuals, constituents, members, and associates, you are the voice of the organization. It is expected that you maintain positive relations between those called and the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain excellent public relations with individuals, constituents, members, and associates
- Contact individuals, constituents, members, and associates to ask for gifts to benefit PCF
- Clearly & concisely update and verify all individuals, constituents, members, and associates’ demographics
- Accurately record the results of every phone call
- Strive to achieve individual and project goals set forth by the PCF
- Utilize teamwork principles
- Arrive for work prepared and on time
- Abide by all policies & procedures set forth by PCF and Supervisors
- Alert a supervisor to any prospective donor problems or concerns
- Enthusiasm for PCF and the PCF programs!
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Energy and Enthusiasm!
- Understanding and Practice of excellent oral communication and customer service skills to effectively interface with constituents, members, and associates.
- Exemplary customer service skills and negotiation experience.
- Patience, high energy, enthusiasm in working with the public and helping others.
- Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Assertiveness, persuasive personality, and confidence.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Basic computer /data entry skills.
- Willingness to learn.
Minimum Qualifications:
We are looking for mature and responsible individuals, preferably with some college education or related experience. Our TeleFundraisers must have excellent telephone communication skills, be able to control a telephone conversation in a courteous and relaxed manner, and feel comfortable representing PCF and asking for a financial commitment.
Calls must be conducted in a knowledgeable, ethical and professional manner. To do so, our TeleFundraisers are well trained to use an appropriate calling script. Our TeleFundraisers must also be people who listen attentively and are able to think on their feet; always acting in the best interest of PCF, while adapting to the needs of a donor.
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About The Presidents' Council
Location:
3740 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44113, US
Mission Statement
Acting as a catalyst for inclusion, The Presidents’ Council Supports, Develops, and Advocates for our region’s current and future generations of African American entrepreneurs and leaders for sustainable wealth creation through The Presidents’ Council Investor’s Group, The Presidents’ Council Foundation, The Presidents’ Council Business Chamber, and The Presidents’ Council Political Action Committee; affecting influence and accountability at ALL levels that directly impact African American businesses and the communities we serve.
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