---THIS IS AN UNPAID/VOLUNTEER ROLE---
About us: The One Life Project is a national nonprofit organization that works to build and create a kinder world where we educate, advocate for, and support teens, college students, and young adults who are struggling with mental health in the hopes of preventing suicide in young people and ending the stigma that surrounds mental health. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and currently have several offices across the United States. We are home to over 3,500 volunteers and employees worldwide.
The One Life Project Inc is currently taking applications for our Director of Events and is a volunteer, non-paid role within the One Life Project. Our VPs serve as a member of the volunteer executive management division. This role requires around 5-7 hours a week of volunteer service. Experience is a plus, but not required.
Director of Events and Fundraising: As the Director of Events and Fundraising at the One Life Project, you would have a multifaceted role focused on organizing events and managing fundraising initiatives to support the organization's mission and programs.
Here are some key responsibilities you might have:
- Event Planning and Execution: You would be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing various events such as fundraisers, galas, community outreach events, awareness campaigns, and volunteer appreciation events. This involves coordinating logistics, securing venues, managing vendors, and overseeing event timelines.
- Fundraising Strategy: You would develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet the organization's financial goals. This might include creating annual fundraising plans, identifying potential donors and sponsors, and cultivating relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
- Donor Relations: You would cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners to solicit donations, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions. This involves stewarding existing donors, conducting prospect research, and developing strategies to engage new supporters.
- Marketing and Promotion: You would work closely with the marketing and communications team to promote events and fundraising campaigns through various channels such as social media, email newsletters, press releases, and traditional media outlets. This involves creating compelling messaging and materials to attract attendees and donors.
- Budget Management: You would oversee the budget for events and fundraising activities, ensuring that expenses are within budget and resources are allocated effectively to maximize fundraising revenue.
- Volunteer Management: You may recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with event planning, fundraising activities, and donor stewardship efforts.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: You would track and analyze fundraising metrics, event attendance, and donor engagement data to evaluate the success of fundraising efforts and identify areas for improvement. You would also prepare reports for senior management and the board of directors to provide updates on fundraising progress and outcomes.
- Overall, your role would be instrumental in driving revenue generation and community engagement for the One Life Project through strategic event planning and fundraising initiatives.
Event Directors do get free travel and expenses paid for select events throughout the year. There are also opportunities to make an income through our events if managing them on the event dates.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to make a significant impact on our organization's mission, the teens and young adults we serve, and the hundreds of communities we work in each year. If you are passionate about leadership and impacting change, as well as working to help make a difference in the community through volunteering time, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to $1.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 1 per week
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Remote