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Flexible Schedule
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Gaithersburg, MD 20886
Role Description The Boutique Sales Manager (BSM) is responsible for all business aspects involved in Rukundo International’s partnerships with businesses who agree to sell Rukundo International’s handmade products. The BSM curates collections for sales, manages orders, and works to research, establish, and build business partnerships. Responsibilities Develops a list of target business, with which to seek activities and partnerships for handmade craft and jewelry sales Conducts outreach and, in collaboration with the Director of Development and Executive Director, establishes sales prices for products Maintains meticulous records of business agreements and works to ensure supply is created and delivered to the businesses for sale in accordance with all established agreements Work closely with the Director of Development and Executive Director in seeking additional locations and activities at which Rukundo International’s Sales Volunteers can sell products. Maintains schedules of above referenced events and activities and ensures enough volunteers are available at each event to sell products for Rukundo’s fundraising efforts. Supports the Director of Development in developing an annual action plan for craft and jewelry sales, including short and long-term planning Evaluates and monitors existing programs and activities, and communicates assessments to the Director of Development Nurtures relationships with existing boutique and business partners Develops, maintains, and promotes a positive and professional relationship with the general public, in alignment with the mission of Rukundo International Works with the Communications Team for the development of any materials or communications to support product sales activities Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week Role Commitment: 1 year This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development and Executive Director, as well as responsive to emails. Qualifications Passion for helping underserved communities and marketing products Excellent sales and oral communication skills Understanding of financial management and ability to keep organized sales records Organized and good time management skills Collaborative spirit Experienced with public speaking Committed to the mission of Rukundo International Resident of the DMV area (DC, Maryland, Virginia, within 30 miles of Washington, D.C.) Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or related field Preferred: experience with non-profit fundraising and/or outreach activities and/or experience with sales.
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Role Description: RI is looking for a dynamic volunteer to create an engagement plan and subsequently facilitate regular social media interactions across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. The Specialist will manage conversations and touchpoints that occur with our social media followers and donors across all channels, with the goal of facilitating growth, awareness, funds, and retention. Responsibilities Like, comment, and/or respond to our followers across all social media platforms Like, comment, and/or respond to other posts from like-minded orgs on all social media platforms Choose other like-minded charities/NGO's, etc. to follow Encourage supporters/buyers to leave positive reviews Encourage our volunteers and donors to share our content Report issues to the communications director Send targeted private messages during fundraising campaigns and to thank donors Monitor monthly engagement rate and modify plan accordingly Be willing to attend virtual trainings to stay up to date with best practices This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Communications and responsive to emails. Qualifications Knowledge and regular use of social network marketing (Facebook, Instagram Twitter, LinkedIn) Excellent written communication skills Detailed-oriented and organized Experience in developing communication strategies, including social media platforms Committed to the mission of Rukundo International
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Role Description The Special Events Manager leads the planning and coordination of in-person fundraising events for the organization. Responsibilities Plans and coordinates special fundraising events, including the management of vendors, donors, and volunteers that support the events, and successfully leads the event the day-of, meeting budget and expectations. Leads the Special Events Planning Committee, which supports the special events planning and execution. Supports the Director of Development in developing and implementing an annual action plan for special fundraising events, including outlining resources and budget needed to support events. Evaluates the special events (resource and planning compared with the fundraising achieved), and communicates assessments to the Director of Development. Works with the Communications Team for the development of any materials or communications to support special events activities. Promotes a positive and professional relationship with vendors, donors, and volunteers, in alignment with the mission of Rukundo International. Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week during and surrounding special events [2-3 special events annually] (less during "off" times) Role Commitment: 1 year This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails. As the lead for special events, the Special Events Manager should be present to lead the events, as well as able to be reached within 24 hours for urgent issues regarding these events. Qualifications Experience with event planning, coordinating teams, and maintaining a budget. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Organized and good time management skills Collaborative spirit Committed to the mission of Rukundo International Reporting Structure Reports to the Director of Development
Date Posted: Mar 15, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The Accounting Associate will create a consolidated budget and accurately input budget data provided by Director of Finance/Controller. The Associate needs to have a basic understanding of the Operating Budget (P&L/ Income Statement), and the ideal candidate would also have 1-year QBO Budgeting data entry experience and Microsoft Excel basics. We estimate this project will require 25 hours in total to complete, and can be completed virtually and at the volunteer's convenience.
Date Posted: May 12, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Role Description Rukundo International is looking for a volunteer to develop our Facebook advertising strategy. The focus of this position is to plan and execute paid Internet marketing campaigns. This is a position for someone that knows how to leverage specifically the Facebook Advertising Platform, analyze results and recommend new strategies when needed. Responsibilities Build engaging ads that generate leads, likes, donations, and sales utilizing Facebook Ads manager (1-3 ads per month) Create custom audiences Work with design team to coordinate graphics Analyze ads for effectiveness, making changes, as necessary Support ideas for Google Ads Support the comms team with brainstorming ideas for fundraising campaigns, and supporting the overall marketing strategy Willingness to take additional trainings to stay up to date on best practices This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Communications and responsive to emails. Qualifications Knowledge of Digital Marketing: paid marketing channels and technologies, including paid search (Google AdWords), retargeting, social network advertising (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) Good written communication skills Ability to write (if needed) and use social media platforms to help raise awareness Ability to do some graphic design work (would be a plus) Detailed-oriented and organized Experience in developing communication strategies, including social media platforms Some experience handling marketing budgets and forecasting/reporting results. Marketing, Corporate Communication or Public Relations degree preferred Enjoys learning new things Committed to the mission of Rukundo International
Date Posted: Mar 9, 2023
