Donor Relations Lead

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Overview: The Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) is seeking a volunteer to help support Donor engagement and relations. This role is ideal for anyone interested in gaining experience in donor relations and fundraising. This position will be critical in helping VSI secure funds to continue a variety of educational projects and programs. This is a volunteer position and is not accompanied by compensation.

Benefits:

• Direct experience managing and building a donor relations program
• Development of professional skills, including project management, program development, donor relations, community engagement, non-profit operations, and more!
• Opportunity to work with a budding non-profit organization
• Relationship development and connections with donors, and other non-profit volunteers and employees

Essential Duties:

• Oversee Donor funds and the metrics for Donor engagement at VSI
• Cultivate relations with current and prospective Donors
• Serve as a Team Lead for Donor Relations- related efforts within the VSI Volunteer group
• Active participation in seasonal fundraising campaigns.
• Support the messaging, outreach strategy, goals, budgets, etc. of VSI., including support with communications plans, segmented donor lists, donor engagement, etc.

Who we are:

The Vermilion Sea Institute (VSI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based 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.

Where: Virtual. This position will be entirely remote.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 (?)
• Must be able to complete Onboarding Training
• 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
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Capability to work independently and participate in collaborative settings
• Commitment of 10 hours a month or more
• Experience with Donor or Public Relations a plus but not required
• Spanish a plus, but not required

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.