Volunteer Fundraising Manager

Available Times:

Weekdays daytime, evenings, weekends daytime, weekends evenings

Time Commitment:

A few hours per week

Commitment Details:

Approximately 5 to 10 hours per week, with flexible remote collaboration

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

1

Cause Areas:

Health and Wellness, Children and Youth, Rare Diseases, Cancer, Sickle Cell Disease, Community Health, Health Equity

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and development
• Build a professional portfolio through real fundraising campaigns and donor engagement
• Develop skills in donor relations, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and fundraising strategy
• Expand your professional network through engagement with nonprofit, corporate, foundation, and community partners
• Gain leadership and project management experience
• Receive a professional reference or letter of recommendation based on performance and commitment

Good For:

Students, corporate volunteer groups, professionals, and retirees,

Participation Requirements:

Attend virtual orientation and participate in regular virtual check-ins

Description

Are you passionate about fundraising, relationship building, and advancing health equity? Petronille Healthy Society is seeking a Volunteer Fundraising Manager to help strengthen our fundraising efforts and expand the resources available to support our programs and communities.

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the sustainability and growth of a Maryland-based nonprofit working to advance health equity through advocacy, accessible care, education, and innovation.

About the Role

The Volunteer Fundraising Manager will support PHS in developing fundraising opportunities, strengthening donor relationships, and helping build sustainable support for our programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and annual fundraising goals.
• Identify and research prospective individual, corporate, foundation, and community donors.
• Support donor cultivation, stewardship, recognition, and follow-up.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, giving initiatives, sponsorship opportunities, and special appeals.
• Help develop compelling fundraising communications and donor materials.
• Track fundraising activities, prospects, outreach, and campaign results.
• Research new funding opportunities and partnership opportunities aligned with PHS priorities.
• Collaborate with PHS leadership and team members to strengthen donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.

Ideal Skills

• Interest or experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, sales, communications, business development, or relationship management.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to research and identify potential funding and partnership opportunities.
• Professional and confident communication with donors, businesses, foundations, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Commitment to health equity and community impact.

Previous nonprofit fundraising experience is helpful but not required. We welcome individuals who are dependable, motivated, organized, and eager to develop their fundraising and nonprofit leadership skills.

Why Volunteer with Petronille Healthy Society

As a Volunteer Fundraising Manager, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in nonprofit development while contributing to initiatives that address important health and community needs. Your work can help expand the resources available for programs serving children, families, patients, and communities affected by health disparities.

This role offers meaningful experience in donor engagement, fundraising strategy, corporate partnerships, community outreach, and nonprofit development while working alongside the PHS team.

Compensation:

This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity. Volunteers contribute remotely on a flexible schedule, and no financial compensation is provided.