Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator, Phila. Youth Football Academy

Posted by Philadelphia Youth Football Academy on January 10, 2023

The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy organization is a talented and competitive program seeking a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator. The purpose of the Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator is to identify and lead several annual opportunities for fundraising events throughout the year.

About Us

While each volunteer/employee with the Philadelphia Youth Football organization brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees/volunteers should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school and life, and show it through actions and interactions with youth, colleagues, and parents.
• Personify and live “football and team enrichment”.
• Consistently maintain high standards for his or her own work and motivates others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrates a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and sees others – especially our youth – as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse program and organization.

WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR?

• Identify and plan annual fundraising opportunities (typically 3-4 events per year).
• Schedule, manage and ensure successful execution of events, including online auction.
• Ensure events are within budget, meet team objectives and appropriately represent the Retrievers organization and its brand within the Community.
• Plan events in coordination with the Board of Directors, other volunteers, and vendors
• Work with internal and external parties to initiate, plan and execute fundraising events
• Functions as team liaison with other animal organizations’ and rescues’ events (AHS, RAGOM, etc.).
• Identify grants available and write grant requests.
• Work with the Social Media team to maintain fundraising websites as needed (i.e. GiveMN Give to the Max website, GoFundMe).
• Work closely with Events and Marketing as needed

 WHAT OTHER SKILLS ARE REQUIRED FOR A FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR?

• Self starter
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to communicate recommendations with Board of Directors and provide regular updates
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members and within the community
• Highly organized and detailed oriented
• Strong Facebook page knowledge

To Apply: Please contact Eugene Pough at epough@pyfa215.org.

Term: Yearly

Position start date: TBD by applicant’s overall onboarding process

The Philadelphia Youth Football Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a love for football atmosphere where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.

Location: Finley Recreation Center