Fundraising Coordinator (Volunteer)

Mentor A Promise; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Mentor A Promise is a New York City-based nonprofit serving children and youth (ages 5-18) experiencing housing instability, grounded in the belief that every child is a Promise-full of potential, dignity, and possibility. We deliver consistent, high-quality programming across mentorship, literacy, social-emotional learning, and creative expression in shelters, schools, and community spaces, creating structured environments where students can grow, be seen, and build lasting skills. Through signature experiences like The Imagination Studio, The Kitchen Table, The Sound Lab, and The Story Space, we nurture academic development, emotional well-being, and creative voice, all within a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and accessibility-centered framework. Our work prioritizes dignity-protective storytelling, consent-driven engagement, and deep community partnership, ensuring that how we serve is as intentional as whom we serve. We are not only addressing immediate needs - we are building pathways to confidence, belonging, and long-term opportunity, so every child has the support and foundation to carry their promise forward.

Description

Fundraising Coordinator (Volunteer)

Promise of Giving Division

Organization Mentor A Promise (MAP)

Location Remote with NYC-based collaboration as needed

Type Volunteer

Reports To Chief Advancement Officer / Chief of Development & Advancement (as applicable)

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a NYC-based nonprofit serving children and youth ages 5-18 experiencing housing instability through mentorship, education, social-emotional learning, creative expression, publishing, housing innovation, and community-based programs. MAP’s ability to serve children and families depends on ethical, transparent, and well-coordinated fundraising efforts that honor dignity and trust.

About The Promise Of Giving Division

The Promise of Giving Division leads all fundraising, grants, advancement, and donor engagement efforts at MAP. The division ensures that generosity- whether from individuals, foundations, or partners is stewarded responsibly and aligned with MAP’s mission, values, and long-term sustainability.

Role Overview

The Fundraising Coordinator supports the Promise of Giving Division by coordinating day-to-day fundraising activities, donor communications, and development operations. This role plays a critical part in keeping fundraising efforts organized, responsive, and mission-aligned.

The Fundraising Coordinator works closely with Development leadership, Partnerships, Programs, and Content & Storytelling teams to ensure fundraising activities are accurate, timely, and respectful.

Key Responsibilities

• Support coordination of fundraising campaigns, appeals, and initiatives
• Assist with donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities
• Track fundraising activities, donor interactions, and deadlines
• Support grant-related coordination, including timelines and reporting support
• Maintain organized records related to fundraising and advancement activities
• Collaborate with Content & Storytelling to align fundraising messaging with impact
• Assist in preparing materials for funders, donors, and partners
• Support internal coordination across Development, Finance, and Partnerships
• Maintain timely, professional responsiveness via email and chat in Google Workspace

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfort working collaboratively in a mission-driven environment
• Reliability and professionalism in handling sensitive information
• Alignment with MAP’s mission and dignity-centered values

Preferred Skills

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or donor relations
• Familiarity with fundraising campaigns, grants, or advancement operations
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, or donor management tools
• Experience supporting volunteer or development teams
• Interest in philanthropy, social impact, or nonprofit operations

Commitment

• Volunteer role
• Approximately 5-10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• Fully remote with optional NYC-based collaboration

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and development operations
• Exposure to ethical, mission-driven advancement practices
• Collaboration with development, partnerships, and leadership teams
• Professional references and letters of recommendation
• The opportunity to support fundraising that directly benefits children and families

Help ensure generosity is translated into stability, opportunity, and care for children and families.

At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.