Fundraising Chair (Volunteer)

Do you love French Bulldogs or have a passion for animal rescue/welfare, and have a background in fundraising? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The French Bulldog Rescue Network (FBRN) is currently looking for a volunteer chairperson to support our fundraising efforts. Your skills could make a real difference in ensuring we can continue caring for our beloved frog dogs!

If you have the capacity to help, even in a small way, please consider stepping in. Your expertise can help us continue to be here for the dogs who need us most.

Commitment time is flexible but may range between 5 - 20 hours per week. Please reach out regardless of your capacity!

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About Us 🐾

The French Bulldog Rescue Network (FBRN) is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming French Bulldogs in need from a variety of situations, including commercial breeding kennels, shelters, and owners who can no longer care for them. The organization operates through a nationwide network of volunteers who provide foster care, medical support, and behavioral guidance. FBRN emphasizes education and training for both volunteers and adopters to promote responsible pet guardianship. The ultimate goal is to place healthy, well-adjusted French Bulldogs into safe, loving, and permanent homes. Volunteers are central to every aspect of FBRN’s mission and impact.

Who We're Looking For

The Fundraising Chair (Volunteer) leads the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising initiatives to support FBRN’s rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming efforts. This remote volunteer role involves developing annual and campaign-specific fundraising plans, organizing online and community-based fundraisers, and managing donation drives and sponsorship opportunities. The Fundraising Chair collaborates with volunteers, board members, and our internal teams to create compelling fundraising campaigns, donor appeals, and promotional materials. Responsibilities include tracking donations and campaign performance, maintaining accurate fundraising records, and providing regular progress updates to leadership. The role also involves identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating relationships with donors and partners, and ensuring that all fundraising activities align with FBRN’s mission and policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit revenue generation (volunteer or professional)
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a remote environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft persuasive donor appeals and campaign messaging
• Comfort working with online tools and platforms such as fundraising software (e.g. NeonOne), spreadsheets, email marketing tools, and social media
• Ability to collaborate with a distributed volunteer team, build positive relationships, and coordinate work across time zones
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated, with a high level of integrity in handling donor information
• Passion for animal welfare and alignment with FBRN’s mission to rescue and rehome French Bulldogs
• Prior experience in nonprofit, volunteer coordination, events, or marketing is beneficial but not required