Crowdfunding Specialist

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Company Overview:

Book Bytes: Tales That Spark is a philanthropic initiative focused on providing free, culturally inclusive reading materials to underprivileged children in South Africa. Our mission is to ignite a love for reading and empower young minds through storytelling.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Crowdfunding Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing crowdfunding campaigns to raise financial resources for Book Bytes. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning and executing successful crowdfunding efforts, with an understanding of the strategies required to engage donors, promote the campaign, and drive contributions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting a mission-driven initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective crowdfunding campaigns on platforms such as GoFundMe, Kickstarter, BackaBuddy, or other relevant sites.
• Research and identify appropriate crowdfunding platforms and tools based on the organization’s goals and target audience.
• Create engaging and compelling campaign content, including visuals, videos, and stories that resonate with potential donors.
• Plan and execute marketing strategies, including social media, email outreach, and other digital tactics to promote the crowdfunding campaign.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between the campaign and the organization’s broader goals.
• Monitor the progress of crowdfunding campaigns, providing updates and reports to leadership on performance, donor engagement, and fundraising outcomes.
• Manage donor communication and ensure timely follow-ups, including thank-you messages and updates on how funds are being used.
• Analyze campaign data to assess effectiveness and implement improvements for future campaigns.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in crowdfunding and integrate these into the organization’s fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing successful crowdfunding campaigns, preferably in the nonprofit or mission-driven sectors.
• Strong understanding of crowdfunding platforms and strategies to maximize donor engagement and contributions.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling content that resonates with donors.
• Experience in digital marketing, including social media promotion, email outreach, and online fundraising tactics.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple campaigns and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
• Passion for children’s literacy, education, and making a positive impact.

Why Join Us?

• Gain valuable experience in crowdfunding and digital fundraising within a mission-driven organization.
• Be part of an initiative dedicated to improving children’s literacy in South Africa.
• Opportunity to shape and lead crowdfunding efforts that will have a direct impact on young readers.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Make a tangible difference in the lives of children through education.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to bookbytes.project@gmail.com by Tuesday, 1 October 2024.