Digital Fundraising Manager (Remote)

Job description

Fundraising Manager (Volunteer)

Organization: A Free Bird | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Location: Remote

Position Type: Unpaid role

Commitment: 10-15 hours per week | Minimum 6-month commitment

About Us

A Free Bird is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children diagnosed with cancer through artistic expression. Through programs in art, music, writing, and more, we provide children with a creative outlet to support healing, confidence, and self-expression.

Position Overview

The Fundraising Manager plays a vital role in supporting the organization’s growth and sustainability by managing donor relationships, coordinating fundraising efforts, and maintaining donor communications.

This role involves working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to strengthen donor engagement, support fundraising campaigns, and ensure consistent communication with sponsors and contributors.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, update, and maintain donor and sponsor databases
• Communicate regularly with donors, sponsors, and strategic partners via email, phone, and other channels
• Coordinate outreach efforts to engage current and prospective donors
• Ensure timely acknowledgment of donations, including sending thank-you letters and receipts in accordance with organizational policies
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives and events (virtual and remote)
• Collaborate with team members to develop fundraising materials such as newsletters, brochures, reports, and campaign content
• Track donor engagement and contributions to support reporting and relationship management
• Assist in identifying new fundraising opportunities and strategies to increase support

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, communications, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or outreach tools is a plus

What You'll Gain

• Direct exposure to nonprofit leadership and operations
• Access to free educational workshops and open classes across multiple organizational departments
• Letter of recommendation and certificate of completion upon successful completion
• Networking opportunities with professionals, volunteers, and nonprofit leaders
• Professional experience in administration and executive support
• Flexible remote schedule
• Most importantly, you'll directly support programs that bring hope and healing to children battling cancer.

Commitment Expectations:

To help our teams collaborate effectively, all volunteers are expected to:

• Commit at least 6 months
• Contribute approximately 5-10 hours per week
• Attend our 30-minute virtual team meetings every Tuesday and Thursday
• Communicate proactively and work collaboratively with fellow volunteers

We're looking for individuals who are excited to grow with the team and can consistently participate in our weekly meetings.

Our Culture

At A Free Bird, we believe our volunteers are family.

We foster a friendly, collaborative, and positive environment where volunteers support one another, learn together, and work toward one shared mission: helping children with cancer discover hope through creativity.

We're passionate about using technology to improve how we serve our community and continuously innovate the way nonprofits operate.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note of interest to hr@afreebird.org with the subject line:

Fundraising Manager Application – A Free Bird