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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: Nov 4, 2022
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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 sharply increase our outreach and effectiveness. You will create and manage our social media marketing and engagement strategy. You will use analytical tools to show monthly progress towards larger audience sizes, returning audience shares, audience engagement, conversions, and other indicators. 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 Substantial and relevant 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, MonsterInsights and SEMrush. 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: Nov 4, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
About Us org is all about providing civic education for adults who are hungry for knowledge about the value of democracy in our Republic and how it works. If accepted, you would join a small team of other top-drawer volunteers focused on educational content, marketing, and fund raising. Responsibilities With your SEO and UX skills, you can help us sharply increase our outreach and effectiveness. Use SEO, UX, and social media marketing skills to help produce and market CFFAD products and services; Devise baseline and metrics to show monthly progress towards larger audience sizes, 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 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 Priority Qualifications At least one year of relevant experience with SEO for another organization, with verifiable evidence of positive impact. Useful Skills Problem-solving and creative thinking; Self-starter, works responsively with minimal supervision; Good verbal and written communication skills; Familiarity with any of the following: WordPress and WordPress Plugins, Elementor, MailChimp, MonsterInsights, Google Analytics, Google Console, Google Ads Grant, Zoom, Facebook Ads and FB Live, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube. Bonus Qualifications B.A. or better in Communications, Information Systems, Marketing, Social Media, Web Design or similar field; Familiarity with copyright laws as well as IRS and state regulations on content; Familiarity with pushing press releases to relevant media; Ability to create and deploy effective memes; and Prior experience in writing, marketing, or delivering materials for civic education.
Date Posted: Nov 4, 2022
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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 With your animation skills, you can help us translate our educational materials into short, engaging, and thought-provoking videos that will reach new audiences. Brainstorm, story-board, mock-up, and publish animations on a variety of platforms such as YouTube and Coursera. 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 Substantial and relevant experience in producing animation for other organizations; Portfolio of animations; Familiarity with inexpensive animation tools (we do not have a large budget); Good at problem-solving and creative thinking; Self-starter, works responsively with minimal supervision; Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; Familiarity with MS Word or Google Docs. Bonus Points B.A. or better in a relevant field such as animation, computer graphics, or fine arts; Prior experience in organizations providing civic education or adult education; Familiarity with WordPress.
Date Posted: Nov 4, 2022
