Fundraising Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of fundraising. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for customer service to the Field; hosts one-on-one meetings, answers questions, and acts as general point-of-contact for Field questions regarding CF team and programs.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Fundraising support and administration experience ideally in an international organization including the organization of field visits
• Work experience in international development / marketing / fundraising project management
• Experience of fundraising in a Christian non-profit organisation
• Experience in fundraising or communications #LI-SB1
• Prior hands on experience with monthly giving programs strongly preferred
• Outgoing personality with advanced and tactful verbal and written communications skills including public speaking
• Ceam orientation
• Confidentiality and accuracy in handling donor information

I would like to submit my application for the fundraising opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for quality customer service, managing multiple projects and provide results in a large, complex non-profit/mission-based public attraction.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Nterest, familiarity, or coursework in development, philanthropy, and/or the nonprofit sector is strongly preferred
• Prior work experience in at least one business setting and one sports setting is preferred
• Proficiency with computer platforms and application skills
• Strong project management skills, including organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Competency and experience Microsoft Office or similar software applications, email and Internet
• International career and knowledge of human rights issues
• Commitment to the goals of FIDH and motivation to work in the non-profit sector

I would like to submit my application for the fundraising opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for students interested in research, public policy issues, and organizational operations with rewarding and substantive work assignments that contribute to Urban’s mission.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior experience as a financial advisor and/or selling to financial advisors
• Extensive knowledge of Financial Advisor’s planning needs and practices
• Proven track record of success in fast paced ever changing sales environments
• Demonstrated track record of being pro-active in nature, goal oriented, competitive and execution focused
• Track record of leadership, teamwork and being a positive contributor to organizational culture
• Competence in popular forms of social media
• Proficiency in using personal computer and various office software packages including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, and email management
• Basic graphic design skills (Illustrator and/or InDesign)

I would like to submit my application for the fundraising opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for regular reporting to fundraisers, the Foundation, and Finance to indicate progress and outcome of each campaign within owned programs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience contributing to the creation of marketing materials preferred
• Philanthropic values and a commitment to service
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills, creativity in problem solving, and a keen business sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic environment
• Highly self-motivated and willing to proactively take on leadership roles
• An undergraduate (rising seniors or juniors preferred) or graduate student pursuing a major in a relevant field (International Relations, Development Studies)
• Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the core values and vision of Concern Worldwide
• Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm, and organization skills

Please consider me for the fundraising opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for manager level leadership, oversight and implementation of fundraising programs to ensure a diverse revenue stream from corporate sponsorship, other corporate gifts, individual gifts and participant income for all fund-raising events.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Basic knowledge of MS Office software to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders across different internal departments and external vendors
• Excellent verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point and Publisher preferred
• Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Building strong client/coworker relationships and deliver client/coworker centric solutions
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suites - proven skill in Excel