Fundraising Campaign Coordinator

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The Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) is seeking volunteers to help support a Global Giving Campaign fundraising event. This role is ideal for anyone interested in gaining experience in fundraising, project management, and/or donor relations. This position will be critical in helping VSI secure funds to continue a variety of educational projects and programs. This position requires a commitment of volunteer time for the month of July, with opportunities for continued volunteer work thereafter. This is a volunteer position and is not accompanied by compensation.

Benefits:

• Direct experience managing a fundraising campaign
• Development of professional skills, including project management, funds sourcing, donor relations, and non-profit operations, and more!
• Opportunity to work with a budding non-profit organization
• Relationship development and connections with other non-profit volunteers and employees

Essential Duties:

• Facilitate the development and successful delivery of the campaign fundraising event during the month of July, 2022
• Collaborate with other VSI volunteers, donor base, and social media followers
• Compile and communicate research and data collection from VSI efforts
• Serve as a Team Lead for the fundraiser project and related efforts within the VSI Volunteer group for the duration of the position

Who we are: The Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization facilitating research and education in Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California. The mission of the Vermilion Sea Institute is to foster sustainable and enriching relationships between human societies and the ecosystems that support them. Because we recognize that these relationships are complex and multi-dimensional, VSI supports and implements programs that address not only ecological, but also cultural, economic, and sociopolitical aspects of environmental issues.

Benefits:

• Direct experience managing and delivering a fundraising campaign
• Development of professional skills, including project management, program development, donor relations, non-profit operations, and more!
• Opportunity to work with a small, but powerful, non-profit organization
• Relationship development and connections with other non-profit volunteers and employees

Requirements:

• Must be able to complete Onboarding Training (~1hour)
• Must be able to use online platforms or softwares such as Google Docs, email, and WhatsApp
• Availability for occasional team meetings via Google Meet or Zoom (timing flexible)
• Capability to work independently and participate in collaborative settings
• Commitment of 4 weeks during the month of July 2022 for a total of 20-40 hours (with hours necessary to deliver a successful campaign flexible based on candidate).
• Experience with fundraising or Global Giving a plus but not required
• Spanish speaking is a plus, but not essential

Non-Discrimination Statement & Policy:

As an international and intercultural non-profit, Vermilion Sea Institute is committed to equitable practices and upholds non-discrimination policies. We do not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, class or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. In our work and actions we are committed to amplifying the voices of local people and people of color in our conservation efforts. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and visitors.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Upholding individual and collective humanity is important to us at VSI. As such, we work hard to improve our own understanding and programs to reflect the inclusive diversity of our world in an equitable and sustainable manner.