Donor Relationship Coordinator (Business Development)

Company Overview: At FundaMental Health, we are dedicated to expanding access to quality mental health care. Our mission is to build a comprehensive network of providers and resources to support mental health initiatives. We highly value individuals who are passionate about mental health and can independently tackle challenges and drive projects forward. Building and maintaining organic and meaningful relationships with potential partners is crucial to ensuring a strong and supportive community network. If you have a personal connection, background, or strong interest in the mental health space, and truly care about the impact of our work, we would love to hear from you.

Job Title: Business Development Intern - 200 dollars per month Stipend
 

Responsibilities:

Donor Strategy:

• Design and implement a Donor engagement strategy. Identify potential donors, communicate effectively with them, and persuade them to contribute to FundaMental Health.
• Build and maintain a Donor database using Bloomerang (Donor management platform).
• Assist our grant writing consultant with researching and developing applications for various grant funders.
• Plan and implement crowdfunding and peer-to-peer donation campaigns.

Collaboration:

• Work directly with our CEO, Wyatt, on fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to design and implement campaigns that align with business development goals.
• Lead projects involving cross-functional teams, including marketing and clinical departments, to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.

Essential Skills:

• Independent Initiative: This role is ideal for someone who thrives on overcoming challenges independently. If you frequently find yourself needing to ask, "What should I be working on?" this internship may not be the best fit.
• Technical Proficiency: While we don't expect prior experience with all our software, the ability to quickly learn and use platforms like Google Workspace, Bloomerang, WordPress, Monday.com, Slack, GiveButter, and LinkedIn is essential.
• Writing Skills: Strong writing skills are necessary for creating informational materials and communicating with Donors, Partners, and Providers.
• Sales Acumen: While direct sales experience isn't required, skills such as making a solid pitch, confidently communicating over the phone or in person, and focusing on closing deals will be beneficial.
• Relationship Building: Ability to create and maintain organic and meaningful relationships with potential partners is crucial.
• Teamwork: The ability and patience to collaborate effectively with various departments within FundaMental Health (e.g., Marketing, Clinical) are critical.
• Passion for Mental Health: A personal connection, background, or strong interest in the mental health space is essential. Candidates must truly care about the impact of their work.
   

Logistics:

• This is a remote/virtual position with the option to work in-person with Wyatt at a co-working space in Encinitas, CA.
• Ideally, candidates will have a reliable computer with access to stable internet. We can discuss alternatives if needed.
• Interns will receive a FundaMental Health email address and access to necessary platforms/software.
• This is an unpaid internship, but we are happy to assist with any paperwork required for class credit or similar acknowledgments.