Fundraising Associate (Remote)

Fundraising Associate (Remote, Unpaid Role)

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

Location: Remote

Commitment: 5–10 hours per week | Minimum 3–month commitment

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
• 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)

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 3 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

Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to hr@afreebird.org with the subject line: Fundraising Associate Application – A Free Bird.