Fundraising Outreach Associate - Entry Level

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM is seeking an outgoing Community Relations Representative to engage with community members and donors at local events in Richmond, VA. You will represent nonprofit partners and drive fundraising efforts through face-to-face conversations.

Join a hands-on team that values enthusiastic outreach, relationship building, and goal-driven campaigns. This role emphasizes in-person engagement and professional donor education to support charitable causes.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, outgoing and approachable.
• Comfortable speaking with new people in public settings.
• Confident initiating conversations about charitable causes.
• Motivated by goals, results and teamwork.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, event-based environment.
• Previous experience in customer service, sales, fundraising, hospitality, or marketing is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations at fundraising events and community outreach campaigns.
• Engage with the public through face-to-face conversations to generate awareness and support.
• Educate potential donors about nonprofit missions, fundraising initiatives, and impact of contributions.
• Actively encourage and secure donations and financial commitments.
• Build meaningful relationships with prospective donors and community members.
• Assist with event setup, promotional activities, and coordination of activations.
• Work toward individual and team fundraising goals and campaign objectives.
• Maintain a professional, enthusiastic presence at events.
• Collaborate with team members to improve outreach strategies and campaign performance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Sales experience

Hospitality

Team player

Adaptability

Customer service

Eagerness to learn

Job description

We are seeking an outgoing, motivated, and people-oriented individual to join our team as a Community Relations Representative. Our firm partners with nonprofit organizations and charitable causes to organize fundraising campaigns, community outreach initiatives, and promotional events that make a meaningful impact.

In this role, you will serve as the face of our nonprofit partners at local events, community activations, and fundraising campaigns. You will interact directly with the public, educate individuals about charitable initiatives, build relationships with potential donors, and encourage financial contributions to support important causes.

This is a hands-on, public-facing position ideal for individuals who enjoy meeting new people, communicating with others, and working toward meaningful fundraising goals.

Please note: This is not an office-based administrative or traditional public relations position. The role involves in-person community outreach, face-to-face fundraising, donor engagement, and event participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations and charitable partners at fundraising events and community outreach campaigns.
• Engage with members of the public through face-to-face conversations to generate awareness and support for charitable causes.
• Educate potential donors about nonprofit missions, fundraising initiatives, and the impact of their contributions.
• Actively encourage and secure donations and financial commitments to support fundraising campaigns.
• Build meaningful relationships with prospective donors, supporters, and community members.
• Assist with event setup, promotional activities, and the coordination of fundraising activations.
• Work toward individual and team fundraising goals and campaign objectives.
• Maintain a professional, enthusiastic, and approachable presence at all events.
• Collaborate with team members to improve outreach strategies and campaign performance.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, outgoing, and approachable personality.
• Comfortable speaking with new people in public settings.
• Confidence initiating conversations and discussing charitable causes.
• Motivated by goals, results, and team success.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-based environment.
• Previous experience in customer service, sales, fundraising, hospitality, or marketing is a plus, but not required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive paid training in fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach.
• Hands-on experience working with nonprofit organizations and charitable campaigns.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Development of communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow within the organization.

Who Thrives in This Position?

This position is a great fit for individuals who enjoy interacting with people, attending events, and making a difference through community involvement.

Candidates with backgrounds or interests in sales, customer service, marketing, hospitality, communications, and public relations often excel in this environment.

If you are enthusiastic, competitive, personable, and passionate about supporting meaningful causes, we encourage you to apply!