Fundraising Events Assistant | Entry-Level

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Hayward, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
AdTech • Marketing Tech
The Role
Support planning and execution of nonprofit fundraising events and community outreach. Engage attendees, educate the public about charitable missions, assist with event setup, logistics, donor interactions, and campaign monitoring. Collaborate with team members, attend training and mentorship, and represent organizations professionally to drive awareness and donations while developing event marketing and leadership skills.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you passionate about community engagement, nonprofit organizations, fundraising events, and making a meaningful impact? We're seeking motivated Fundraising Events Assistants to support live fundraising campaigns, nonprofit events, and community outreach initiatives that help charitable organizations grow their reach and inspire support.

This entry-level opportunity is perfect for recent graduates, career changers, and individuals looking to launch a career in nonprofit fundraising, event marketing, public relations, or community outreach. If you enjoy meeting new people, working in a fast-paced environment, and supporting causes that matter, we'd love to meet you.

No fundraising or event experience is required. We provide paid training, one-on-one mentorship, and ongoing professional development so you can build valuable skills and grow into leadership opportunities.

About the Role

As a Fundraising Events Assistant, you'll help coordinate and execute community fundraising events, promotional campaigns, and nonprofit outreach programs. Working alongside experienced event professionals, you'll engage with community members, educate supporters about charitable missions, and help create memorable event experiences that drive awareness and donations.

This position offers hands-on experience in:

  • Nonprofit Fundraising
  • Event Marketing
  • Community Outreach
  • Public Relations
  • Brand Promotions
  • Customer Engagement
  • Communications
  • Leadership Development
  • Event Coordination

Every event is an opportunity to strengthen community relationships while developing valuable professional experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing nonprofit fundraising events
  • Represent charitable organizations professionally at community events and promotional campaigns
  • Engage with event attendees through friendly, informative conversations
  • Educate the public about nonprofit missions, fundraising initiatives, and community programs
  • Support donor engagement and fundraising efforts
  • Help with event setup, breakdown, logistics, and on-site coordination
  • Monitor campaign performance and collect community feedback
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve fundraising and outreach goals
  • Attend ongoing training in communication, leadership, and event management
  • Maintain a positive, energetic, and professional presence at every event
Qualifications

We're looking for candidates who are:

  • Friendly, outgoing, and confident interacting with the public
  • Passionate about community involvement and supporting nonprofit organizations
  • Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude
  • Interested in fundraising, event marketing, communications, public relations, customer service, or nonprofit outreach
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Full-time availability
  • Ability to work at live events and community activations

Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, marketing, fundraising, public relations, nonprofit organizations, or event coordination is helpful but not required.

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our people through training, mentorship, and career development.

Benefits include:

  • Paid training from experienced event professionals
  • Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses and incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship and career coaching
  • Leadership development and advancement opportunities
  • Clear career paths into Event Management, Community Partnerships, Fundraising Leadership, and Business Development
  • Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, event marketing, and community engagement
  • A collaborative, energetic, and purpose-driven team culture
Career Growth Opportunities

This position is more than an entry-level job—it's an opportunity to build a long-term career while making a positive impact in your community.

You'll develop transferable skills in:

  • Fundraising Campaign Management
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Community Outreach
  • Public Speaking
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Engagement
  • Team Leadership
  • Marketing and Brand Representation

Whether you're beginning your professional career, changing industries, or looking for meaningful work with advancement potential, this role provides the training, experience, and support to help you succeed.

Why Join Our Team?

We're committed to helping nonprofit organizations expand their impact while providing our team members with valuable career experience. Every campaign you support helps connect communities with important causes while giving you the opportunity to develop sought-after skills in fundraising, event marketing, communications, and leadership.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and work with an energetic team, this opportunity is for you.

Apply Today

Take the first step toward a rewarding career in fundraising, nonprofit events, community outreach, event marketing, and public relations.

Apply today to become our next Fundraising Events Assistant and start building a career focused on professional growth, community impact, and meaningful connections.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Full-time availability
  • Ability to work at live events and community activations
  • Friendly, outgoing, and confident interacting with the public
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn
  • Team-oriented with a positive attitude
  • Interest in fundraising, event marketing, communications, PR, customer service, or nonprofit outreach
  • Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, marketing, fundraising, PR, nonprofit work, or event coordination
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The Company
HQ: Pleasanton, CA
22 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Invictus MSI is a team-oriented Marketing and Advertising firm focused on empowering change and social justice campaigns to help local Bay Area communities. Our 501(C)3 nonprofit clients have long histories of bringing creative, evidence-based solutions to major societal problems that require our collective, immediate response. Recently, their focus is attacking the opioid and gun violence epidemic in schools, but they currently offer more than 20 programs to promote safer, happier communities for children to grow up in. Our team is responsible for both raising awareness to their potentially life-saving programs and providing the funds necessary to implement them. Now that our team has developed a reputation for representing our 501(C)3 clients with integrity and enthusiasm, our goal is to continue expanding our client’s reach. We understand that learning how to successfully run a business is no small task, and requires a solid foundation in both leadership and management. To ensure our clients are in the best hands, each member of our team is provided with mentorship and hands-on-training through every step of the campaign development process. To learn more about our partnership, please visit https://www.leadrugs.org/lead-the-way/

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