Nonprofit Fundraiser - $20/hr Guaranteed + Bonuses

Nonprofit Fundraiser - $20/hr Guaranteed + Bonuses - Northern Virginia

$20/hr guaranteed + bonuses | Paid training | Full-time and part-time | 3-5 shifts/week

Want a job where you can use your voice, meet new people, and do work that actually matters?

Public Outreach is growing our Northern Virginia fundraising team and looking for outgoing people who want meaningful work, reliable hourly pay, and skills they can take with them wherever they go.

You'll represent nonprofit organizations working on important humanitarian, environmental, and social justice causes.

No fundraising experience is required.

If you're comfortable talking with people, like being active, and want work with a purpose, we'll teach you the rest.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

This is face-to-face fundraising - not an office job.

You'll work with a team in communities throughout Northern Virginia, speaking directly with members of the public about the nonprofit campaign you're representing.

Your goal is to have meaningful conversations, explain why the work matters, and invite people to support the organization by becoming monthly donors.

A typical day can include:

• Starting conversations with people you've never met

• Learning about important nonprofit campaigns and causes

• Sharing stories and explaining why the issue matters

• Answering questions and building genuine connections

• Asking people directly to become recurring donors

• Working alongside a supportive fundraising team

• Receiving regular coaching and feedback

• Working toward clear individual and team goals

Fair warning - this is definitely not a desk job.

You'll spend much of your shift walking, standing, working outdoors, and talking with people face-to-face.

Some people will be excited to speak with you.

Some won't.

You'll hear "no" regularly.

Strong fundraisers learn how to reset, adjust their approach, and keep going.

Work That Has a Purpose

Our nonprofit campaigns can change over time, but the issues you may talk about can include:

• Humanitarian aid

• Child poverty and support for vulnerable communities

• Disaster relief

• Human and civil rights

• Environmental issues

• Social justice

• Education and opportunity

• Other important nonprofit and advocacy work

You don't need previous nonprofit or activism experience.

You do need to be comfortable learning about important issues, discussing them respectfully, and representing the campaign accurately.

A Schedule You Can Actually Plan Around

Our Northern Virginia team currently works Tuesday through Saturday, with shifts generally running from 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

• Full-time and part-time opportunities are available

• Full-time is preferred for people interested in longer-term growth and leadership

• Part-time team members must commit to at least 3 full 7.5-hour shifts per week

• You can work 3-5 shifts depending on your availability

• Shifts must be worked in full rather than as partial-day schedules

This can work well for students, recent graduates, creatives, hospitality workers, and others looking for consistent hours without committing to a traditional Monday-Friday desk schedule.

Get Paid for Your Time - Not Just Your Results

• $20/hour guaranteed starting wage

• Performance-based bonuses and incentives on top of your hourly pay

• Paid training from day one

• Regular coaching and development

• Regular pay reviews and opportunities for additional pay growth

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees and their families

• Paid time off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities to advance into training and leadership roles

Your hourly wage is guaranteed - this is not commission-only work.

Performance still matters, but your base pay does not disappear because you had a difficult fundraising day.

Build Skills You Can Take Anywhere

Fundraising teaches you how to communicate.

You'll gain practical experience in:

• Public speaking

• Storytelling

• Persuasive communication

• Community outreach

• Donor engagement

• Building rapport quickly

• Handling objections

• Working toward measurable goals

• Receiving and applying feedback

• Leadership

That experience can translate into careers in nonprofit work, advocacy, communications, fundraising, sales, community organizing, management, and other people-focused fields.

Help Build Our Northern Virginia Team

We're still growing this team, which means you're joining at a stage where strong performers can make a real impact.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Help shape the culture of the team

• Build confidence and communication skills

• Take on more responsibility as the team grows

• Learn directly from experienced fundraisers and leaders

• Develop toward training and leadership opportunities

Public Outreach strongly believes in promoting from within, and many of our leaders began their careers as fundraisers.

We don't just want to hire people to fill shifts - we want to develop people who can grow with us.

Who Tends to Thrive Here

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy meeting and talking with new people

• Communicate with confidence, warmth, and personality

• Care about humanitarian, environmental, nonprofit, or social justice issues

• Prefer active work over sitting behind a desk

• Can hear "no" without letting it ruin your day

• Like working toward goals and improving over time

• Are comfortable receiving coaching and trying a different approach

• Are dependable and take your schedule seriously

• Want to build communication, confidence, and leadership skills

Experience in hospitality, restaurants, retail, customer service, sales, performing arts, volunteering, advocacy, canvassing, community outreach, or public speaking can translate especially well.

But experience is not required.

You don't need to check every box.

If you like people, care about making an impact, and are willing to learn, we'd like to meet you.

Military Spouses Are Encouraged to Apply

We know military life can make finding meaningful, transferable work difficult.

This role provides an opportunity to build communication, fundraising, leadership, and nonprofit experience while becoming part of a local team.

Come As You Are

We want this to be a workplace where people can actually be themselves.

Our teams include members of the LGBTQ+ community, and creating an environment where people feel safe, respected, supported, and welcome is genuinely important to us.

Queer, trans, and applicants from underrepresented communities are welcome here.

Bring your personality, your perspective, and a willingness to learn.

Important - Virginia Residency Requirement

This position is specifically for our Northern Virginia team.

To be considered:

• You must currently live in Virginia

• You must plan to continue living in Virginia throughout your employment with this team

• You must be 18 or older

• You must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

• You must be able to consistently work at least 3 full 7.5-hour shifts per week

• You must be comfortable working outdoors, walking, and standing for much of your shift

• You must be comfortable approaching and speaking with members of the public throughout the day

• You must be able to communicate confidently in English

Applicants who currently live in Washington, DC or Maryland are not eligible for this position.

What Happens Next?

We're actively interviewing and looking for candidates who can start soon.

Selected applicants will be invited to meet our Northern Virginia team, learn more about the nonprofit campaigns, and get a realistic picture of what face-to-face fundraising is like.

If selected to continue, paid training can begin shortly afterward.

About Public Outreach

Public Outreach partners with nonprofit organizations to build sustainable support for causes that matter.

Our fundraisers work directly with members of the public to raise awareness, inspire action, and turn meaningful conversations into long-term support.

Public Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.