Fundraise for THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE !

NEEDED – Enthusiastic candidates with knowledge of current global events for our INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE phone fundraising team. Now seeking articulate, professional, enthusiastic callers/salespeople to join our highly successful fundraising campaign. Previous political/advocacy fundraising experience is a plus, but we will train the right match!

JOB PROFILE:

• Calling prior IRC donors to secure gifts over the phone
• A minimum of 16-20 hours per week (4 full shifts) within the following shift schedule: Mon-Thurs 4-9pm, Fri 11am-3pm, Sat 10am-2pm EST .
• Pay is a base wage of $13 per hour, plus 2-3% commission on all credit card gifts received. You are guaranteed to earn your state's minimum wage. An average successful caller makes between $20- $25/hr in total. Bonuses for large gifts!
• Mandatory paid training on Monday 6/24 from 3-8pm EST
• Flexible schedule -- you choose your shifts each week
• Fully remote -- all calling is done virtually through your laptop/computer, no in-person meetings required
• No cold calling or canvassing -- all leads are generated by the IRC and made up of current/prior/lapsed donors
• MUST be comfortable asking for $5,000 or more

REQUIREMENTS:

• must be knowledgeable about current global events!! (particularly the humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine)
• successful sales and/or fundraising background; an ability to close sales and make money
• computer savvy with proficiency on multiple softwares/platforms
• an ability to follow directions and convincingly read from a script
• high-quality customer service attitude
• must have computer or laptop with headset or headphones and good internet connection
• persistent, diligent work ethic; self-motivated while being a team player
• must be a US Citizen and working from one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, or California (Los Angeles and San Diego ONLY) .

TO APPLY:

You MUST apply by phone by calling (646) 494-7670 . Leave a message with the following information: your name, your phone number, your email address, where you saw this job posting, the campaign you are applying for (International Rescue Committee), and why you are a good fit for this position . Qualified applicants will receive a follow-up phone call to discuss the position further. We will NOT be following up with those who don't leave a message.

Successful fundraisers will be given opportunities to remain with DCM on other campaigns.

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