Leadership Development & Fundraising Trainee

Silver Lining Marketing; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Silver Lining Marketing is seeking ambitious, coachable individuals for a hands-on leadership development program in the New Orleans area. You will participate in paid training and learn fundraising, leadership, sales, and business management by supporting nonprofit campaigns at various community venues.

The program emphasizes leadership development and future opportunities to oversee campaigns and expansion markets.

Qualifications

• Fundraising and communication skills for engaging donors.
• Public speaking and professional communication abilities.
• Leadership potential with coachable attitude and teamwork.
• Interest in leadership, management, or business development.

Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations at community fundraising events.
• Educate the public about charitable programs and services.
• Develop professional communication and public speaking skills.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and support event coordination and execution.

Skills

Fundraising

Public speaking

Leadership

Sales

Education

Recent college graduates

Job description

Compensation During Training: Hourly Pay or Performance Bonuses (whichever is greater)

Management Compensation: Discussed upon advancement into a management role

Silver Lining partners with nonprofit organizations to increase awareness, expand donor support, and grow community impact through face‑to‑face fundraising and event marketing campaigns.

Our team represents charitable organizations at professionally coordinated fundraising events held throughout the New Orleans area, including retail locations, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and community venues.

We're seeking ambitious, competitive, and coachable individuals who are interested in developing skills in fundraising, leadership, sales, and business management.

This is not a traditional office position. It is a hands‑on leadership development program designed to prepare future leaders to eventually oversee fundraising campaigns and expansion markets on behalf of our nonprofit partners.

What You Will Learn:

We believe leadership is built through experience, not simply taught in a classroom.

Before working directly with our nonprofit partners, every team member completes a structured, paid training program designed to develop the skills necessary to represent charitable organizations professionally and effectively.

Phase 1: Fundraising and Communication

• Represent nonprofit organizations at community fundraising events
• Educate the public about charitable programs and services
• Develop professional communication and public speaking skills
• Learn effective fundraising strategies and donor engagement techniques
• Gain experience executing fundraising events that create meaningful impact for nonprofit organizations
• Train and mentor new team members
• Lead fundraising campaigns and event teams
• Develop coaching, accountability, and performance management skills
• Assist with event coordination and execution

Phase 3: Business Operations

• Scheduling and workforce management
• Recruiting and interviewing
• Payroll and administrative systems
• Data analysis and reporting
• Profit and loss management
• Client relationship management

Phase 4: Market Management

Top performers who complete the training program may have the opportunity to help launch and oversee fundraising campaigns in new cities and regions across the country on behalf of our nonprofit partners.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Competitive mindset
• Strong work ethic
• Coachable attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to accept feedback and apply it
• Leadership potential
• Team‑oriented mentality
• Positive, solution‑focused attitude

IDEAL BACKGROUND:

• Recent college graduates
• Former athletes
• Hospitality professionals
• Individuals interested in leadership, management, or business development

No previous fundraising experience is required. Full training is provided.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:

Many entry‑level positions teach you have to perform a specific task.

Our goal is to provide exposure to multiple areas of a growing business, including fundraising, leadership development, recruiting, operations, and management. Team members gain hands‑on experience while working alongside leaders who are committed to personal and professional development.

If you're looking for a fast‑paced environment with clear opportunities for advancement and leadership growth, we'd love to meet you.