Fundraising Associate (Remote)

Fundraising Associate (Remote)

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a fully remote 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children affected by cancer by helping them explore their artistic passions. Artistic expression plays a vital role in the healing process, and we support children through art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing, and other creative mediums.

This role offers the opportunity to support impactful fundraising initiatives while advancing A Free Bird’s mission and expanding access to creative programs for children nationwide.

Job Summary

The Fundraising Associate supports A Free Bird’s digital and donor-based fundraising efforts by assisting with campaign execution, donor engagement, and fundraising operations. Reporting to the Digital Fundraising Manager and senior leadership, this role collaborates across teams to help grow revenue, strengthen donor relationships, and support fundraising strategy implementation.

This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented fundraising professional who thrives in a remote, mission-driven environment and is eager to grow their experience in nonprofit development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and optimization of digital fundraising initiatives across platforms such as GoFundMe, Amazon Smile, peer-to-peer campaigns, and social media
• Assist in maintaining campaign calendars, donor communications, and fundraising timelines
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers on integrated fundraising efforts, including social media campaigns, email outreach, and virtual events
• Support donor prospecting by researching individual donors, corporate sponsors, and potential partners
• Assist with donor stewardship through newsletters, impact updates, and digital communications
• Track fundraising performance metrics and assist in preparing reports and insights
• Maintain accurate donor records and assist with CRM management (Salesforce NPSP preferred)
• Support grant research and assist with proposal development as needed
• Monitor digital fundraising and nonprofit engagement trends to support strategy development

Qualifications / Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit operations, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Fundraising, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (preferred)
• Interest in digital fundraising, donor engagement, and nonprofit development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Familiarity with CRMs and fundraising platforms (Salesforce NPSP preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

• Minimum three-month commitment
• 5–10 hours per week, based on organizational needs
• Fully remote position
• Must have reliable access to a computer, internet connectivity, and availability for periodic phone/video meetings

How to Apply

Please send your resume to HR@afreebird.org.