Development Fundraiser

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Reports To: Executive Director
Time Commitment: 4-6 hours/month (flexible)
Location: Remote or hybrid (with occasional in-person events if local)

Overview:

The Development Fundraiser Volunteer plays a vital role in supporting Extra-Ordinary Birthdays’ mission by helping identify, cultivate, and solicit new funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, and corporations. This volunteer helps expand our reach and deepen our impact by fueling the resources needed to celebrate homeless children with personalized birthday experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research potential individual, corporate, or foundation donors
• Support development of sponsorship packages and grant materials
• Help identify and pitch opportunities for new funding (events, campaigns, etc.)
• Collaborate on donor-facing materials (letters, proposals, social media blurbs)
• Assist with follow-up and stewardship communications
• Participate in monthly development check-ins

Qualifications:

• Experience or interest in fundraising, sales, grant writing, or marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about EOB’s mission and equity for children experiencing homelessness

Impact:

Your efforts help ensure we have the funding to bring joy, dignity, and celebration to children and families navigating homelessness - one birthday at a time.