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Oct 19
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Virtual Opportunity
Volunteer Application: https://forms.clickup.com/f/dg3xb-3587/3TIB9OCNV1L443XMEE As a Marketing and Communications volunteer, you will directly support the Programs and Fundraising departments through the development of digital strategies, project management, and building relationships with key external stakeholders. Responsibilities Maintain professional relationships with donors and sponsors Lead and develop outreach campaign strategies to ensure a consistent brand image. Manage daily projects of digital and traditional campaigns, as well as develop strategy, analytics, and logistics Manage timelines for eAppeals, campaigns, and optimizations (such as donor pages, homepage, and confirmations) Ensure organizational messaging and brand profile are consistent across all marketing channels Monitor and share trends happening in the nonprofit space to inform the Marketing Strategy Brainstorm creative and innovative ways to engage with stakeholders and prospects Qualifications 1-2+ years experience in marketing, communications, or a related field Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Drive applications Creativity in tapping and cultivating mainstream media and social networking communities Positive, energetic, and proactive multitasker who can work independently or collaboratively Strong listener, with a high degree of professionalism and flexibility, including the ability to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion *Internships are unpaid and for credit only. If you are not receiving college credit for this internship you will not be eligible. Additional Information This position requires a three month commitment and at least 5 - 10 hours per week. Due to COVID-19, we are 100% remote. Proper at home working capabilities include laptop, phone, and connection to reliable internet connectivity. Must be available to have a phone / video conversation at least twice per week. Please provide either a brief description of your relevant professional experience or your LinkedIn profile.
Date Posted: Jul 19, 2022
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Jul 20
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Oct 18
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Virtual Opportunity
A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our focus is to provide children, ages 4-18 who are patients or survivors of juvenile cancer, the opportunity to explore their artistic passions and give them the strength to fight their disease. We believe that artistic expression is critical for healing! A Free Bird supports children affected by cancer in their exploration of art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing, and any other artistic passion they may have. We are looking for a highly talented and experienced Game Designer/Level Designer to work out of an art educational mobile game for the children to learn all kinds of arts. Responsibilities: Produce new and innovative features from beginning to end. Able to discuss among the team to create specific technical and aesthetic guidelines to game assets. Help writing C Sharps scripts, improve and perfect shader, texture, and lighting. Abstract, preserve and generate detailed game design documentation throughout the project series. Assist with the elimination of daily problematic and production issues. Requirements: 3D modeling, texturing, UV Editing, lighting, and rendering. Knowledge of Maya or 3ds Max, Unity, Visual Studio, and Adobe Creative Cloud. C Sharp is highly required. Previous game design experience is ideal. It would be ideal if the candidate has experience with general 3D and Animation skills. Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and its severity, this will be a remote work from home position. The organization has committed to our interns/volunteers’ health and we will adapt to the new working environment accordingly. A Free Bird is building our services even in this difficult time of the coronavirus to provide the best services to the children and are looking for self-motivated and hardworking individuals. Proper at-home working capabilities include Laptop, SmartPhone, and connection to WiFi/internet. Must be available to have a phone/video conversation at least once per week. Please provide either a brief description of your relevant professional experience or your LinkedIn profile.
Date Posted: Jul 19, 2022
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Aug 20
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Nov 18
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Virtual Opportunity
Volunteer Application: https://forms.clickup.com/f/dg3xb-3587/3TIB9OCNV1L443XMEE A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that is fully remote. Our organization provides children affected by cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support them with a range of self-expression through art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and other creative mediums. This is an amazing opportunity to have a direct impact on improving the children's lives while also gaining valuable skills that can be utilized in your professional careers. You will gain experience collaborating with various departments and managing a team. The Manager of Digital Fundraising supports A Free Bird by educating and directing the fundraising programs volunteers. You will be in direct communication with Human Resources and the president on a weekly basis. This role will assist with fundraising efforts to increase brand awareness and ultimately grow our community of donors. The objective is to spread our message and encourage our community of supporters to make donations to A Free Bird. The donations can come from various sources such as GoFundMe, amazon smile, fundraising campaigns, advertising, and more. Duties and Responsibilities Assist with the planning and management of fundraising initiatives Write grant proposals and manage endowments Collaborate with staff & other volunteers on fundraising efforts Work with the fundraising team to prospect and solicit major and corporate donors Identify potential business partners as sponsors Help increase communications with supporters and current donors Assist is creating the A Free Bird fundraising plan Contribute creative ideas for new fundraising opportunities Submit quarterly reports Hold mandatory weekly meetings with Department Director and team Qualifications/Requirements Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in related field Degree in Management, Administration, or Fundraising Ability to supervise and delegate tasks to volunteers Clear understanding of the unique needs of nonprofit organizations Creativity and enthusiasm for creating fundraising campaigns, idea Micro influencer with fundraising portfolio and large social media network is a bonus Experience with event planning, grant writing and/or donor management Track record of implementing and analyzing results-oriented initiatives Excellent communication skills, required for engaging with strategic affiliates Familiarity with virtual fundraising platforms and CRMs, such as Salesforce NPSP preferred Benefits and Recognition This virtual position provides schedule flexibility and the ability to work remotely from the comfort of your own home office. This is an exciting opportunity to improve upon your skillset and gain experience overseeing a department while managing and delegating tasks to a team. You will gain valuable experience for fundraising management, event planning, marketing, and nonprofit management. Also suited to individuals with an interest in gaining experience in the nonprofit sector or in the fundraising and event planning field, and anyone dedicated to the positive physical, emotional, intellectual, and artistic development of children and youth and supporting the community! Our volunteers are highly valued members of the A Free Bird team and contribute to making a significant difference in the successful execution of A Free Birds vision and mission, our advocacy, awareness, and education initiatives, and helping promote social change to support children’s artistic expression. A Free Bird will provide reference letters for all volunteers who successfully complete their volunteer placement. Additional Information This position requires a six-month commitment and at least 5 - 10 hours per week with the flexibility to plan your schedule. *Mandatory commitment is based on position level. Due to COVID-19, we are 100% remote. Proper at home working capabilities include laptop, phone, and connection to reliable internet connectivity. Must be available to have a phone / video conversation at least twice per week.
Date Posted: Jul 19, 2022
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Jul 21
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Oct 19
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Virtual Opportunity
Volunteer Application: https://forms.clickup.com/f/dg3xb-3587/3TIB9OCNV1L443XMEE A Free Bird Programs department consists of three programs: Dream Big, Take Flight, and Fly Free, all of which engage our participants with the arts. As a Programs Volunteer, you will be responsible for acting as a liaison between our affiliates, such as hospitals and arts organizations, and our program participants. Within this department, there are different opportunities, from credit based internships to experienced professional roles. If selected for an interview, we will assess and confirm the position level based on your experience and qualifications upon conclusion of the process. Responsibilities Research and initiate contact, as well as maintain working professional relationships, with schools, hospitals, and children programs Monitor the status of key programming initiatives, pushing forward said projects Connect children with established artists in their respective disciplines, providing them with timely resources and documentation Establish relationships with hospitals, children’s programs, schools, and tutors in order to further our mission Work with Communication Department to drive strategy and engagement Report on key performance program usage Qualifications 1-2+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector and arts education is desired Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field Experience developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders Familiar with online marketing automation platforms, such as Mailchimp or Sendinblue Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Ability to adjust to changing work conditions and effectively multitask Has worked both collaboratively with other team members and individually Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications Additional Information This position requires a three month commitment and at least 5 - 10 hours per week.* *Mandatory commitment is based on position level. Due to COVID-19, we are 100% remote. Proper at home working capabilities include laptop, phone, and connection to reliable internet connectivity. Must be available to have a phone / video conversation at least twice per week. Please provide either a brief description of your relevant professional experience or your LinkedIn profile.
Date Posted: Jul 19, 2022
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Jul 20
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Sep 30
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Virtual Opportunity
Volunteer Application: https://forms.clickup.com/f/dg3xb-3587/3TIB9OCNV1L443XMEE A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Our organization provides children diagnosed with cancer the opportunity to explore their artistic passions and give them the strength to fight their disease. Artistic expression has been proven to play an instrumental role in the healing process. We support children affected by cancer in their exploration of a range of self expression such as art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and much more! This role consists of assisting the Finance Manager with all billing responsibilities. Specifically, you will assess department funding needs to build forecasts for quarterly and annual budgets. It is expected that you track and record the status of all organizational contributions and spending in a timely manner. By understanding every aspect of A Free Bird’s operations, you will analyze the activity of each department to achieve optimal resource allocation. It will also be critical to document and update all nonprofit operational billing standards. Responsibilities Work directly with the Business and Operations department on building quarterly and annual budgets. Monitor the drafting and finalization of bills, accuracy of billing and payment information, and invoice maintenance. Communicate across all departments to maintain monthly statements and balances. Prepare monthly billing statements for the entire organization. Identify and resolve invoice disputes and errors. Qualifications 1-2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Experience applying general rules to specific problems and recommending actionable solutions Bookkeeping experience with exquisite attention to detail Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to adjust to changing work conditions and effectively multitask. Has worked both collaboratively with other team members and individually. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive applications. Additional Information Internships require a commitment of at least 2 days a week, 4 hours each day. Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and its severity, the organization has committed to working remotely. We care about our interns/volunteers’ health and we will adapt to the new working environment accordingly. Proper at-home working capabilities include laptop, smartphone, and connection to WiFi/internet. Must be available to have a phone/video conversation at least once per week.
Date Posted: Jul 19, 2022
