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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us At the Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy (CFFAD), we help Americans understand and explain why democracy is precious and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic. Our work is made possible thanks to the support of volunteers who develop educational content and marketing materials, and help with fundraising efforts. Opportunities & Responsibilities You can help us grow from a small start-up to having a national presence, and you can help us build the financial capacity to support a staff of paid employees; You can design and implement our fund-raising strategy in ways that maximize goodwill while remaining compliant with federal and state laws. You will be able to collaborate with our other volunteers: most of our work is inter-related and mutually supporting. Commitment 2-5 hours per week, as your schedule allows. Volunteer duration is open-ended. If you are a student, we would appreciate a minimum commitment of at least 1 semester. Team planning meetings every other week. Willingness to work virtually via Skype, Zoom, email, and other forms of electronic communication. Willingness and ability to prioritize the mission of CFFAD; Strong commitment to non-partisan behavior while assisting or representing CFFAD; Willingness to work with and rely upon other volunteers from diverse backgrounds; Willingness to attend any initial orientation or training. Testimony: "My experience interning with CFFAD couldn’t have been better. I felt like my ideas were making a difference in the direction of the Center, and that gave me a real stake in the organization and its mission. Moreover, I learned new skills while feeling like I was doing something for the greater good." - G.L. 2018 & 2019 Qualifications Prior experience with fundraising campaigns and/or soliciting donations for non-political (501c3) non-profit organizations Familiarity with IRS and state laws governing charitable solicitation and giving. Knowledge of social media fund-raising tools; Experience with donor research; Comfortable with soliciting donations, reaching out to grant managers and foundations for information, and drafting letters of inquiry; Proven relationship-building skills; Integrity and credibility; and Initiative, flexibility, and dedication; Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Bonus Points B.A. or better in fields such as Business, Communications, Fundraising, or Philanthropy; Experience in organizing and contributing to events; Familiarity with donor relations management and tracking software; Prior experience in organizations providing civic education or adult education.
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us At the Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy (CFFAD), we help Americans understand and explain why democracy is precious and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic. Opportunities & Responsibilities You will create and manage our social media marketing and engagement strategy. The goal is sharply increase our outreach and effectiveness. You will be able to collaborate with our other volunteers: most of our work is inter-related and mutually supporting. Commitment 2-5 hours per week, as your schedule allows. Volunteer duration is open-ended. If you are a student, we would appreciate a minimum commitment of at least 1 semester. Testimony: "My experience interning with CFFAD couldn’t have been better. I felt like my ideas were making a difference in the direction of the Center, and that gave me a real stake in the organization and its mission. Moreover, I learned new skills while feeling like I was doing something for the greater good." - G.L. 2018 & 2019 Qualifications Experience with social media marketing for other organizations. Problem-solving and creative thinking; Self-starter, works responsively with minimal supervision; Good verbal and written communication skills; Familiarity with a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Familiarity with social media advertising tools including Facebook Boosts and Google Ads Grants. Familiarity with analytical tools such as Google Analytics and MonsterInsights. Strong commitment to non-partisan behavior while assisting or representing CFFAD. Willingness to work with and rely upon other volunteers from right and left. Bonus Points B.A. or better in Communications, Digital Marketing, Information Systems, Marketing, Social Media, or similar field; Familiarity researching specific market personas; Experience developing messaging frameworks; Familiarity with pushing press releases to relevant media; Prior experience in organizations providing civic education or adult education; Familiarity with copyright laws as well as IRS and state regulations on non-partisan content.
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us At the Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy (CFFAD), we help Americans understand and explain why democracy is precious and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic. Our work is made possible thanks to the support of volunteers who develop educational content and marketing materials, and help with fundraising efforts. Responsibilities With your skills, you can help us attract and keep adult audiences who are hungry for knowledge about the value of democracy in our Republic and how it works. Devise baseline and metrics to show progress towards lower bounce rates, returning audience shares, scroll-depth, conversions, and other indicators. Requirements & Commitment 2-5 hours per week, as your schedule allows. Volunteer duration is open-ended. We would appreciate a minimum commitment of at least 1 semester for students. Team planning meetings every other week. Virtual via Zoom, email, and other forms of electronic communication. Willingness and ability to prioritize the mission of CFFAD; Strong commitment to non-partisan behavior while assisting or representing CFFAD; Willingness to work with and rely upon other volunteers from diverse backgrounds; Willingness to attend any initial orientation or training. Testimony: "My experience interning with CFFAD couldn’t have been better. I felt like my ideas were making a difference in the direction of the Center, and that gave me a real stake in the organization and its mission. Moreover, I learned new skills while feeling like I was doing something for the greater good." - G.L. 2018 & 2019 Priority Qualifications At least one year of relevant experience on behalf of another organization, with verifiable evidence of positive impact. Useful Skills Familiarity with WordPress and Elementor; Problem-solving and creative thinking; Self-starter, works responsively with minimal supervision; and Good verbal and written communication skills. Bonus Qualifications Credible website design program; Familiarity with copyright laws as well as IRS and state regulations on content;
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us At the Center for Free, Fair, and Accountable Democracy (CFFAD), we help Americans understand and explain why democracy is precious and how, together, we can protect and improve the foundations of trust in our republic. Our work is made possible thanks to the support of volunteers who develop educational content and marketing materials, and help with fundraising efforts. Opportunities & Responsibilities You can help us further develop our portfolio of educational materials for busy adults. We are currently publishing short courses and a glossary on our website along with posts on a variety of social media. We intend to expand into webinars, videos, podcasts, workshops, and public presentations. You will be able to collaborate with our other volunteers: most of our work is inter-related and mutually supporting. Commitment 2-5 hours per week, as your schedule allows. Volunteer duration is open-ended. If you are a student, we would appreciate a minimum commitment of at least 1 semester. Team planning meetings every other week. Willingness to work virtually via Skype, Zoom, email, and other forms of electronic communication. Willingness and ability to prioritize the mission of CFFAD; Strong commitment to non-partisan behavior while assisting or representing CFFAD; Willingness to work with and rely upon other volunteers from diverse backgrounds; Willingness to attend any initial orientation or training. Testimony: "My experience interning with CFFAD couldn’t have been better. I felt like my ideas were making a difference in the direction of the Center, and that gave me a real stake in the organization and its mission. Moreover, I learned new skills while feeling like I was doing something for the greater good." - G.L. 2018 & 2019 Qualifications Excellent writing skills backed by a strong writing portfolio; Good research skills. We make many references to U.S. History, the Constitution, and state and federal court cases. Bonus Points A bachelor’s degree or better in a field such as English, Communications, or Journalism. Prior experience in organizations providing civic education or adult education; Familiarity with MS Word or Google Docs.
Date Posted: Jul 31, 2023
