Fundraiser

Public Outreach Fundraising; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Flexible hours

Ongoing training and coaching

Job summary

A nonprofit fundraising organization in Los Angeles is seeking Fundraisers to engage in face-to-face conversations and educate the public about critical social causes. This flexible role offers guaranteed pay of $20/hr, with health benefits after three months of full-time work. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, motivated, and enjoys public interaction. Join a supportive community that fosters growth and advancement opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Preferable to have no particular education or previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Engage in face-to-face conversations with the public.
• Educate the public about social and environmental causes.
• Work toward clear daily and weekly goals.

Skills

Public interaction

Motivated and reliable

Goal-oriented

Comfortable with coaching

Job description

Fundraiser

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Primary Work Setting: Door‑to‑Door / Street / Mixed

Base Pay: Guaranteed $20/hr, plus performance‑based incentives (non‑commission based). Benefits become available after 3 months of full‑time employment.

Employment Type: Full‑time / Part‑time

Typical Shift Times: Monday–Friday between 10 AM and 9 PM. Weekend shifts available after evaluation.

Minimum Availability: Three full 7‑hour shifts per week (minimum 21 hours).

About the Role

As a Fundraiser, you will:

• Have real, face‑to‑face conversations with people.
• Represent nonprofit partners with professionalism and care.
• Educate the public about social, environmental, and humanitarian causes.
• Help secure long‑term, sustainable monthly support.
• Work toward clear daily and weekly goals.
• Receive ongoing training, feedback, and mentorship.

You’ll spend your day out in public spaces, talking with people — not sitting behind a desk.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits after 3 months of full‑time employment (including extended healthcare, vision care, and paid time off). Stable, flexible hours. Ongoing coaching and training to build communication and leadership skills. Opportunities for advancement – many of our leaders started as fundraisers. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). A fun, supportive, and inclusive team environment. Benefits and eligibility may vary by location and employment type.

Growth & Development

We build leaders from within. Many managers and leaders started in fundraising roles. Career paths can include: leadership and management roles, advocacy, policy, or community work, roles across the nonprofit and social impact sector.

Who Succeeds Here

• Comfortable interacting with the public every day.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and grow through coaching.
• Motivated, reliable, and goal‑oriented.
• Respect diverse communities and act with integrity.
• Preferable to have no particular education or previous experience – just the right attitude.

Role Expectations

This is a people‑focused job where your day is spent talking with the public, working toward clear goals, and being supported through training, coaching, and leadership development. It’s probably not the right fit if you’re looking for a behind‑the‑scenes role or you’re uncomfortable starting conversations with new people every day.

Testimonial

“A lot of my coworkers have become really close friends to me & I wouldn’t have met them if I didn’t work at PO. I also love that I get to invest in people and watch them grow, while challenging myself to learn & grow as well!”

Equal Opportunity

Public Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal and state laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates Screening

This posting uses AI‑assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment.

Reach

We have fundraising teams across Canada and the U.S. — from Los Angeles to Boston, and Vancouver to Halifax. Our goal is to spread the word about the incredible work our charity partners are doing.

Apply Today

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