Fundraising Development Volunteer

Fund Development CoordinatorVIRTUAL POSITION: VOLUNTEER NEEDS TO BE LOCAL TO LINCOLN PARK, MICHIGANAssist us by raising money for our farmers market! Lincoln Park Farmers Market is a weekly Sunday farmers market from June through October with a fun holiday market in late November. We have farmers/growers, specialty food vendors and crafters at our weekly farmers market. We need someone who can help us raise money for our farmers market by primarily writing email marketing appeals, social media appeals and perhaps talking to local businesses, corporations and potential donors.Job Responsibilities:We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to assist us in fundraising initiatives by writing fundraising appeals for email marketing and social media. Also to increase our sponsors and donors for Lincoln Park Farmers Market. This is an unpaid volunteer position.Job Duties:Write fundraising appeals for email marketing and social media posts.Cold calling to various companies soliciting donations, sponsors for the Lincoln Park Farmers Market.Research companies and establish relationships with those who are willing to donate or exclusively partner with Lincoln Park Farmers MarketPromote and discuss Lincoln Park Farmers Market mission, sponsor benefits and opportunities with prospective donorsFund Development Coordinator Skills and Qualifications:Must have own computer, Internet, mobile phone and transportation.Experiene at writing fundraising appeals for email marketing and social media posts.Great Communicator, sales skills, Ability to work from home, Self-Motivator ,Great personality/ Enjoy interacting with people, great judgment, ability to network and build relationships with various companies & individuals, Flexibility, Deadline-Oriented, Handles constructive criticism and direction well.Fund Development Skills and Qualifications:Resource Development / ManagementFundraisingEmail marketingDonor ManagementCustomer AcquisitionCommunity OutreachSales MarketingComputer knowledge