Fundraising Manager (Volunteer)

Fundraising Manager (Volunteer)

Commitment: 8–12 hours per week | Minimum 6-month commitment

Location: Remote

Department: Fundraising

Volunteer Application:

About A Free Bird

A Free Bird is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is fully remote and based in New York City. We empower children affected by cancer to explore their artistic passions through art, music, writing, acting, and other creative outlets. Artistic expression plays a vital role in healing, resilience, and emotional well-being, and our mission is to make these opportunities accessible to every child we serve.

Role Overview

The Digital Fundraising Manager provides leadership and strategic direction for A Free Bird’s digital fundraising initiatives. This role oversees fundraising volunteers, supports donor engagement, and helps grow sustainable revenue streams through online campaigns, partnerships, and creative fundraising strategies.

Reporting directly to Human Resources and the President, this role is ideal for someone with fundraising experience who is ready to manage initiatives, mentor volunteers, and drive measurable impact for a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute digital fundraising initiatives across platforms such as GoFundMe, Amazon Smile, and online campaigns
• Educate, support, and oversee fundraising program volunteers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Programs, and Operations teams
• Research, write, and support grant proposals and funding opportunities
• Prospect and engage individual, corporate, and major donors
• Identify and cultivate potential sponsors and business partnerships
• Develop and contribute to A Free Bird’s annual and quarterly fundraising plans
• Increase donor engagement through consistent digital communication and storytelling
• Track campaign performance and submit quarterly fundraising reports
• Lead and participate in mandatory weekly meetings with the Fundraising Director and team

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit management, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Administration, Fundraising, or a related discipline preferred
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or coordinating volunteers or teams
• Strong understanding of nonprofit fundraising strategies and donor engagement
• Proven ability to plan, execute, and evaluate results-driven fundraising initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms and CRMs (Salesforce NPSP preferred)
• Grant writing, event planning, or donor management experience strongly preferred
• Bonus: Micro-influencer background, fundraising portfolio, or strong social media network

Why Join A Free Bird

• Gain leadership experience managing digital fundraising initiatives
• Build a strong nonprofit fundraising and management portfolio
• Work collaboratively in a flexible, fully remote environment
• Make a direct impact supporting children and families affected by cancer
• Receive a letter of reference upon successful completion of your volunteer commitment

Our volunteers are highly valued members of the A Free Bird team and play a critical role in advancing our mission, advocacy, and community impact.

If interested in the position, please send your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.