Fundraising Apprentice

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Fundraising Apprentice Job Description
The Fundraising Apprentice is a part-time, temporary position through December 2025 that will support engagement efforts with SFBATCO’s donor community through event planning, fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship activities. The ideal candidate is aligned with the mission and values of the organization and eager to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit development. The Fundraising Apprentice will work closely with the Director of Development & Marketing to contribute to fundraising, communications, and donor relations initiatives that sustain and grow SFBATCO’s impact.

Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and excited to learn about arts fundraising.

Employment Type: Part-time, temporary (through December 2025)

Compensation: $25/hour, 20–25 hours per week

Status: Non-exempt

Location: Hybrid — primarily remote with flexible hours; must be based in San Francisco and available for in-person meetings and events as needed

As this position is funded by the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), applicants must be based in San Francisco, with proof of San Francisco residency. This residency requirement is in accordance with the funding requirements of the OEWD.

Key Responsibilities

Annual Gala – Moonlit Masquerade (November 1)

  • Assist with event planning logistics, including coordinating vendor communications and tracking deadlines

  • Support development of event materials such as invitations, programs, and signage

  • Help manage ticket sales and guest lists

  • Coordinate volunteer assignments and onsite event support

  • Provide day-of-event assistance, including setup, guest check-in, and troubleshooting

  • Assist with pre-event and post-event communications and data entry

Curtain Up Club – Recurring Gift Program

  • Support outreach to current recurring donors through personalized communications and updates

  • Assist in developing and expanding member benefits, and help with benefit fulfillment

  • Help track monthly donations and maintain accurate donor records

  • Collaborate on creative ideas to engage and grow the recurring gift community

Seasonal Fundraising Appeals

  • Assist in drafting and editing fundraising appeal messaging for email and print

  • Help coordinate appeal distribution and follow-up communications

  • Organize and manage donor and prospect mailing and email lists for appeals

  • Support tracking of donor responses and campaign results

  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions for campaign strategies and engagement

Donor Reporting & Research

  • Prepare donor reports to track fundraising progress, segment appeals for targeted outreach, and identify potential for increased giving

  • Conduct prospect research to identify potential new donors and funding opportunities

  • Assist with data management, including updating and cleaning donor databases

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

  • Support personalized outreach to donors via calls, emails, and handwritten notes

  • Help organize small donor appreciation events and engagement activities

  • Maintain records of donor interactions and preferences to inform ongoing relationship building

Qualifications

  • Passion for the arts and nonprofit fundraising

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience or interest in project planning is a plus

  • Comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, and email marketing tools (experience with CRM systems a plus)

  • Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

About SFBATCO

Our Mission:

SFBATCO engages artists and audiences through live theatre productions, creative development, and community service initiatives that resonate with SF Bay Area perspectives. The organization provides a platform for People of the Global Majority, and inspires both new audiences and theatre innovators.

Our Vision:

SFBATCO envisions a San Francisco Bay Area where the participation in live theatre is essential, accessible, and exhilarating; where artists are valued for their creativity as well as their role in sparking societal change; and where a multitude of cultural experiences are equitably represented.

SFBATCO is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Equity, access, and inclusion are core values at SFBATCO and we are dedicated to maintaining or increasing the diversity within our staff as it enriches our work and our organization. We strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, disabled, trans or non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ to apply.  All applications will receive consideration for employment.

We strive to create a work space that allows staff members to not only accomplish their specific job responsibilities but also engage in more broad conversations about SFBATCO’s strategic objectives, our role in the field, and our impact on society. 

Download a PDF of the Fundraising Apprentice job description here.