Needs From: The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County

The Volunteer Fund Developer plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Whatcom Family & Community Network by assisting in the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies. This position helps cultivate donor relationships, identify funding opportunities, and enhance the organization’s financial sustainability through individual and community support.

Key Responsibilities · Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising campaigns and events (both virtual and in-person). · Research and identify potential donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities. · Draft donor communications, appeals, thank-you letters, and impact reports. · Collaborate with staff to ensure donor stewardship and timely follow-up. · Support outreach efforts to engage new supporters via social media, email, and community events, including business sponsorship for annual events. · Attend and represent the organization at fundraising events and networking opportunities. · Provide administrative support to the Development team as needed. · Attend relevant trainings, as available. --- Qualifications · Passion for the mission of Whatcom Family & Community Network. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Experience with fundraising, development, marketing, or customer service is a plus. · Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Flipcause) is a plus but not required. --- Time Commitment · Minimum of 20 hours per month, flexible schedule. · Occasional evening or weekend availability for events. --- Benefits: · Gain experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor development. · Networking opportunities within the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors · Letter of recommendation and resume support upon successful completion. · Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Brief Description: This position provides support to WFCN and the Whatcom Prevention Coalition, to engage in effective public relations, media, social media and communication efforts. Work focuses on two primary areas: development of healthy, compassionate communities for children, youth and their families and mitigation of youth substance use in Whatcom County.

FTE/Status: 10-12 hours per week. Type: Volunteer.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to WFCN Intern Program at info@wfcn.org

Reports to:

Essential Functions and Traits:

Revitalize and maintain the WFCN/WPC website and other social media pages.

Write and disseminate opinion editorials, press releases and other media communications.

Support in implementation of social norming campaigns. Duties range from design of local campaigns to placement of material from pre-designed campaigns.

Create brochures, flyers, and other promotional materials for public education purposes.

Participate as a committee member in working with media professionals on film, social media, and other types of advanced media work.

Outreach to other non-profit and government entities to share our work, events and efforts.

Assist in communication efforts to promote development /fundraising work of WFCN and WCP.   Maintenance of grants binder.   Marketing research for needed statistics in communication.

Create and maintain contact lists of our target audiences.

Other Duties:

Administrative tasks—e-mailing, phone work, filing, copying, data entry and reporting as relevant to project assignment. Tasks may be delegated as appropriate.

Attend meetings as relevant and available.

Attend trainings as relevant to your work or interests as a professional at WFCN

Qualifications:

Earning a bachelors degree or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Graphic Design or other related discipline

Collaborative with great listening skills and desire to learn and do new things.

Positive attitude and persistent character.

Interest in community development and mobilization; social justice; equity; healing from trauma through community resilience; prevention of youth substance use and access to mental health care.

Value of children, families and community and civic engagement.

Benefits:

Excellent professional resume experience and recommendations

Professional Development opportunities.

Community Networking and Awareness.

Meaningful work and recognition for a job well done.

Mileage reimbursement for approved local and other professional travel.

Compensation:

This is a voluntary, unpaid position. WFCN will seek stipends for interns when allowed through grant sources.

This volunteer will work with our Bookkeeper on grant management including full cycle accounting: billing, accounts payable, payroll time tracking, grant tracking through financial statements. The volunteer will gain experience for resume development with a non-profit organization including grant management, accounts payable, payroll time tracking, bank & credit card reconciliation & preparation of financial statements. Additionally, you can develop confidence, capability and gain professional references in a caring and supportive workplace.

In order to develop your skills, we are looking for a 10 week volunteer commitment of 5-10 hours/week 

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Essential Functions will be to:

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