Fundraising Committee Member for Education Nonprofit

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Educate. Radiate. Elevate. is looking for Fundraising Committee members! You could offer invaluable support to ideate and implement fundraising strategies ­- all while playing a valuable role in improving the lives of our most vulnerable youth. Strong education is truly life-changing - not just for the child receiving the learning support, but also for the student’s family, community, and society as a whole.

You will be a welcome addition to the team if you are:

• Passionate about education, equity, and serving the community
• Experienced in marketing, sales, finance, and/or fundraising
• Eager to develop and implement fundraising ideas at the local and state level
• An outgoing self-starter who can work collaboratively in a remote environment
• Willing to contribute in creative ways utilizing your expertise, skills, and network

About Us:

E.R.E. is a nonprofit operating in IL and TX, formed during the pandemic to address the growing achievement gap due to school closures. Our purpose is to strengthen the educational achievement of underserved students by providing them with high-quality instruction from experienced tutors who will assist them with academics, enrichment, and test prep as well as essential learning and life skills. Our mission is to minimize the disproportionate learning losses for low-income students to provide economic, social, and emotional stability for the youth served, their families, and their communities.

What you’ll do:
(Approximately 5-10 hours per month)

• Drive increased community awareness of E.R.E.’s mission and program
• Research and facilitate connections with potential donors
• Collaborate on funding proposals and directly contact potential funders
• Develop and implement fundraising campaigns and events
• Provide the E.R.E. Board and staff with strategic proposals and counsel on long-range funding and sustainability strategies
• Assist with recruitment efforts

Commitments:

• Participate in regular online committee meetings at least every other month
• Regularly complete specific KPIs related to organizational objectives
• Be involved for at least one year