Nonprofit Canvass Director for PBS & NPR - $23/hr
Donor Development StrategiesBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Posted July 14, 2023
Full Time
About the Company
We are Donor Development Strategies (DDS), a national field-organizing firm that specializes in raising money and signing up members for high-profile non-profits through individual person-to-person conversations at the door or on the street. Created in 2011 in Denver, Colorado, our mission is to bring a professional approach to person-to-person fundraising and member acquisition. Our team is made up of field experts that specialize in targeted citizen outreach strategies capable of developing and executing superior face-to-face donor acquisition strategy for non-profits and organizations of all types and sizes. Right now our focus is to raise money and identify new members for PBS and NPR stations across the country. In an expansive market, public media provides citizens across the country opportunities to experience new places, explore new ideas, and discover new worlds. Current DDS Canvass Offices: - Atlanta, GA - Boston, MA - Denver, CO - Detroit Metro, MI - Grand Rapids, MI - Johnston, IA - Madison, WI - Portland, OR - St Paul, MN - San Diego, CA - Tampa, FL - Washington DC
Job Description
We're looking for a Nonprofit Canvass Director for PBS & NPR in Boston. The successful candidate will be a strong fundraiser in the field, with excellent communication skills and management abilities. DDS campaigns are year-round, providing a structured 40-hour work week and benefits.
Requirements
- Prior canvassing, organizing, fundraising, and/or leadership experience
- Experience recruiting employees or volunteers, hiring/firing staff
- Base-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and cloud-based storage platforms
- Professional communication skills (including public speaking, professional writing, and strong telephone skills)
- Attention to detail, office management/administrative experience, and basic accounting skills
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Subsidized healthcare/vision/dental
- 401(k) with automatic employer contribution after first year
- Reimbursed at IRS rate for work-related driving