Be a Fund-Raiser or Director of Development with TWST!

Fundraising with TWST is a highly rewarding role! You have the ability to create fundraisers that directly benefit the youth in TWST4Girls! See them flourish because of the funds you raise, apply to be a Fund-Raiser with TWST!

*Group friendly position

Please apply at www.TWST4Girls.Org/Volunteer and choose theFund-Raiser Role

If you have more experience in development, TWST is interviewing for the Director of Development role. Please apply at www.TWST4Girls.Org/Volunteer and choose the Director of Development Role

Role Description:

• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
• Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
• Direct or supervise fundraising staff, including volunteer staff members.
• Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
• Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags.
• Create or update donor databases.
• Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
• Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
• Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
• Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
• Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
• Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
• Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
• Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.

• Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
• Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
• Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.

• Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable, nonprofit, or political causes.
• Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
• Write and send letters of thanks to donors.

The Best Suited:

• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission and programs
• Strong leadership skills
• Exemplify follow through on tasks and goals
• Resourceful
• Be a self-starter and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
• Personable
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising
• Possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills written and verbal
• Keeps abreast of TWST4Girls news, calendar, updates and on goings
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Drive
• Resourceful
• Works efficiently
• Puts systems in place to maximize time and efficiency
• Effective organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to use considerable judgment, initiative and independence
• Maintains excellent communication with team members