Entry-Level Fundraising Representative

Harvest Events; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Events is seeking an Entry-Level Fundraising Representative for full-time, on-site work in the Charlotte Metro area. You will support nonprofit campaigns by engaging attendees, communicating partner missions, and encouraging contributions.

Responsibilities include setting up event spaces, interacting with attendees, collecting donor information, and meeting fundraising targets. Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage diverse groups.
• Customer service or sales aptitude for face-to-face outreach.
• Organizational and time-management skills for coordinating event setup and donor interactions.
• Basic understanding of fundraising or non-profit work.
• Ability to work on-site in the Charlotte Metro area, including evenings or weekends.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset to support team goals.
• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education is a plus.
• Experience in events, hospitality, retail, or outreach is beneficial but not required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up event spaces and ensure smooth operations.
• Interact with attendees and communicate campaign messages clearly.
• Present key information about campaigns to potential donors.
• Collect donor information and input data accurately.
• Meet individual fundraising targets and contribute to team goals.
• Track basic performance metrics and report to team leads.
• Maintain professional, courteous interactions with supporters.
• Collaborate with team to reflect Harvest Events' values at events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Sales aptitude

Organizational skills

Time management

Fundraising knowledge

On-site work

Reliability

Team collaboration

Event experience

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary in communications or marketing

Job description

Company Description

Harvest Events builds, trains, and deploys field event sales teams to help non-profit organizations boost their fundraising. The company focuses on creating memorable, high-impact events that align with each organization’s mission and inspire supporter engagement. Team members collaborate closely with non-profit partners to understand their goals and translate them into effective event strategies. Harvest Events offers opportunities to develop skills in fundraising, event management, and community outreach while supporting meaningful causes.

Role Description

The Entry-Level Fundraising Representative is a full-time, on-site role based in the Charlotte Metro area. In this position, the representative supports non-profit fundraising campaigns by engaging with potential donors at events, clearly communicating partner missions, and encouraging contributions. Daily responsibilities include setting up event spaces, interacting with attendees, presenting key information about campaigns, collecting donor information, and meeting individual and team fundraising targets. The role also involves tracking basic performance metrics, providing feedback to team leads on event outcomes, and maintaining professional, courteous interactions with all supporters. Representatives collaborate with their team to ensure events run smoothly and reflect the values of Harvest Events and its non-profit partners.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak confidently with diverse groups of people.
• Customer service or sales aptitude, including comfort with face-to-face outreach and persuasion in a professional setting.
• Organizational and time-management skills for coordinating event setup, donor interactions, and follow-up tasks.
• Basic understanding of fundraising or non-profit work, and interest in mission-driven initiatives.
• Ability to work on-site in the Charlotte Metro area, including evenings or weekends as required by event schedules.
• Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset to support team goals and event success.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in communications, marketing, or related fields is a plus.
• Previous experience in events, hospitality, retail, or outreach is beneficial but not required; training will be provided.