Illinois Choice Action Team
Description:
The Illinois Choice Action Team is looking for an accountant to help with all accounting functions of the organization. Experience working with non-profits is preferred. This volunteer will be responsible for helping the organization set up accounting processes and making suggestions about keeping all financial and tax records, as well as preparing tax filings and overseeing the organization’s compliance with all applicable tax laws.
Desired skills and experience:
- Experience with non-profit accounting
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
- Detail oriented
- Dedicated to protecting and promoting a woman’s right to choose
Resource Development and Fundraising Coordinator
Date: Ongoing
Estimated time: 10-15 hours per month (*the time will vary, but this is a good average over the course of a year)
Description:
The Illinois Choice Action Team is looking for someone to lead the organization’s fundraising activities. The Resource Development and Fundraising Coordinator will work in collaboration with other members of the leadership team to determine the financial needs of the organization and oversee all aspects of fundraising. This individual will lead the following efforts: developing a fundraising plan, identifying appropriate sources of funding, forming and executing strategies to secure needed funding, develop and maintain a budget, plan and coordinate fundraising events, maintain a fundraising database, and work with a grant-writer to secure grants as part of the fundraising plan. The overall fundraising plan should include ongoing campaigns, special events, major donor cultivation, and individual solicitation.
Desired skills and experience:
- Enthusiastic team player who is able to work effectively with people both inside and outside the organization
- Organizational and planning skills
- Experience fundraising for non-profits is preferred, but not required
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Dedicated to protecting and promoting a woman’s right to choose
Grant-Writer
Date: Ongoing
Estimated time: 10-15 hours per month (*the time will vary, but this is a good average over the course of a year)
Description:
The Illinois Choice Action Team is looking for a grant-writer to assist us in finding grant opportunities, drafting letters of inquiry, and authoring grant proposals to obtain money for the organization's operating costs and programs. The grant-writer will research, develop and write in-depth grant proposals on behalf of the organization and will work with the organization's leadership to assess program needs and maximize proposal ideas. The volunteer will also work with the Resource Development Coordinator to create and meet budget requirements. This person will need to maintain organized files and track all grants that are submitted and all opportunities for future use.
Desired skills and experience:
- Technical writing background or proven experience with grant-writing
- Strong research and writing skills and excellent communication skills
- The ability to work independently and take initiative
- Detail oriented
- Dedicated to protecting and promoting a woman’s right to choose
House Party Coordinator
Date: Ongoing
Estimated time: 5-15 hours per month (*the time will vary, but this is a good average over the course of a year)
Description:
The Illinois Choice Action Team is looking for someone to lead the organization’s house party program. This position will coordinate activities for house parties, create kits that volunteer hosts can use as they organize and host their parties, and monitor volunteer activities.
Desired skills and experience:
- Enthusiastic team player who is able to work effectively with people both inside and outside the organization
- Detail oriented
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Dedicated to protecting and promoting a woman’s right to choose