Job Description
Are you interested in helping low-income youth get a college degree? Would you like to be part of an organization that gives thousands of dollars each year to deserving students who aspire to improve their lives and community?
Join Education First and be a leader in your local community. For 20 years, Education First has been providing need-based college scholarships to underserved communities and has awarded $1,000,000 to date. Visit educationfirst.org to learn more about our organization.”
Fundraising Chair Responsibilities:
- Coordinating our annual fundraising campaign with the local chairs in Austin
- Educating volunteers on how to best fundraise
- Writing appeal letters that create emotion and share real stories
- Training volunteers on how to effectively use our tools to turn requests into donations
This position has a time commitment varying between 0-5 hours per week and averages
approximately 1-2 hours per week. This position is designed so it can be held by individuals with other commitments.
About
Education First
Founded in 1995 by a group of recent college graduates it is our belief that education is an "equalizer" and can help break generational poverty. As professionals, we come together to help low income youth get a college degree by providing scholarships. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and have chapters in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Austin, and Boston.