Education Fundraising Lead

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Volunteer Job Posting: Fundraising Lead

Organization Overview:

Friends of the Community Learning Center (CLC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the Community Learning Center in Cambridge. We raise funds and awareness to ensure the CLC can continue offering free educational programs to adults. These programs empower individuals to learn English, enhance literacy skills, earn high school credentials, become U.S. citizens, or prepare for college and careers.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a passionate and entrepreneurial leader to guide our fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Lead will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative strategies to secure the financial resources needed to support adult basic education and immigrant services. We welcome candidates with diverse experiences, approaches, and backgrounds who are eager to explore new fundraising opportunities, whether through events, grants, or other creative avenues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Explore and develop fundraising strategies, including events, grant applications, and individual giving campaigns.
• Lead the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives, with the flexibility to introduce new ideas.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Collaborate with the board to set and refine fundraising goals.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance the organization’s fundraising efforts.

Qualifications:

• Experience in fundraising, especially on non-profit boards, with a successful track record.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for adult education and immigrant support.
• Strong leadership, communication, and networking skills.
• Open to candidates from various backgrounds and with different approaches to fundraising.

What We Offer:

• Remote-first volunteer opporunity: While we aim to meet up in-person at events through the year, the majority of our work and meetings are done remotely via Zoom and asynchronous communication
• An opportunity to shape the future of a mission-driven organization.
• A collaborative and supportive environment with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:

Friends of the CLC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply. We believe that diversity strengthens our team, and we seek a leader who will contribute their unique perspective to our mission.

How to Apply:

To express your interest, please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to Louis NeJame, President of the Board, at louisnejame@gmail.com.

Join us in making a difference. We look forward to your application!