Fundraising Lead volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Fundraising Team. This is a fully remote role.
Fundraising Lead: remote volunteer opportunity
Build a coordinated fundraising approach that supports iLevelUP. Guide funding research, donor relationships, campaign execution, and progress reporting with the team.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
Fundraising Lead role overview
As an iLevelUP Fundraising Lead, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Build a coordinated fundraising approach that supports iLevelUP. Guide funding research, donor relationships, campaign execution, and progress reporting with the team.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
Fundraising Lead responsibilities
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy aligned with the organization's goals and mission.
- Identify and pursue grant opportunities, including researching, proposal writing, and submission management.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic organizations.
- Coordinate and oversee fundraising events and campaigns, ensuring they are executed effectively and meet fundraising targets.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Outreach team to promote fundraising initiatives and engage the community.
- Manage a team of volunteers involved in fundraising activities, providing guidance, support, and direction.
- Monitor and report on the progress of fundraising efforts, analyzing outcomes and adapting strategies as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and ethical standards related to fundraising and donor relations.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current fundraising/vc outreach work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
Fundraising Lead required qualifications
- Passion for the mission of Believe in Me and commitment to making a difference.
- Previous experience in fundraising, grant writing, or donor management, preferably within a nonprofit context.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire volunteers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Organized and strategic thinker, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote, volunteer-led environment
Fundraising Lead helpful experience
- Familiarity with fundraising platforms, CRM software, and data management tools is a plus.
How we work
Work with Fundraising Team through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the Fundraising Lead opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: Fundraising Lead
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Fundraising Team
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 721
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.