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
Experience: 3 years required