Entry Level Development Fundraising Jobs in California

Are you an outgoing, people-oriented individual who enjoys connecting with others and making a difference? We're hiring Entry-Level Fundraising Representatives to support nonprofit organizations through community outreach, donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and public awareness initiatives.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in nonprofit fundraising, community outreach, marketing, customer engagement, communications, public relations, event marketing, or leadership development. No previous fundraising or marketing experience is required—we provide paid training, hands-on mentorship, and ongoing professional development to help you build a successful career.

Position Overview

As an Entry-Level Fundraising Representative, you'll represent respected nonprofit organizations at community events, outreach campaigns, and public engagement initiatives. You'll connect with community members, educate supporters about important causes, build lasting relationships, and help increase awareness and support for nonprofit programs.

This role provides valuable experience in fundraising, donor engagement, customer relations, event marketing, communications, and nonprofit outreach, with opportunities to advance into leadership and management positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent nonprofit organizations at community outreach events, fundraising campaigns, and public engagement activities.
• Engage with community members through professional, face-to-face conversations that inspire support for meaningful causes.
• Educate potential supporters about nonprofit missions, programs, and community impact.
• Build positive relationships that strengthen donor engagement and community involvement.
• Support fundraising campaigns by increasing awareness and encouraging community participation.
• Assist with event setup, promotional materials, campaign logistics, and outreach activities.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve fundraising and campaign goals.
• Track outreach activities and share campaign feedback with leadership.
• Participate in paid training focused on fundraising, communication, leadership, customer engagement, and professional development.
• Represent nonprofit partners with professionalism, integrity, enthusiasm, and a commitment to exceptional community engagement.

Qualifications

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Outgoing, friendly, and confident interacting with new people.
• Passionate about supporting nonprofit organizations and community initiatives.
• Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Goal-oriented, dependable, and motivated to grow professionally.
• Coachable, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Interested in fundraising, nonprofit marketing, community outreach, customer service, public relations, communications, sales, or event marketing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree is a plus but not required.
• Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, fundraising, sales, marketing, events, public relations, or community outreach is helpful but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full-time availability.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for outreach events and fundraising campaigns.

Benefits & Career Growth

• Paid training and comprehensive onboarding.
• Full-time career opportunity with long-term growth potential.
• Leadership development, mentorship, and professional coaching.
• Competitive pay plus performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Clear advancement opportunities into leadership, campaign management, nonprofit outreach, marketing, and business development.
• Hands-on experience with fundraising, donor engagement, community outreach, and event marketing.
• Collaborative, energetic, and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to support nonprofit organizations making a lasting impact in local communities.

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than an entry-level fundraising position—it's an opportunity to build valuable professional skills while helping organizations create meaningful change. Whether you're beginning your career or transitioning into nonprofit work, marketing, communications, or community outreach, you'll receive the training, mentorship, and experience needed to succeed.

Apply Today

If you're motivated, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact while building your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become an Entry-Level Fundraising Representative and gain hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, community outreach, donor engagement, event marketing, and leadership development while growing with a team committed to your long-term success.