Telefundraising Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Engage in fundraising efforts via phone for the American Civil Liberties Union.

• Reach out to previous supporters of the ACLU; this role does not involve cold calling.

• Motivate supporters to maintain their commitment to justice, equality, and freedom.

• Adhere to provided fundraising scripts during calls.

• Work during scheduled evening, daytime, or weekend shifts.

• Utilize fundraising and sales techniques to secure donations.

• Participate in mandatory paid training sessions.

• Potential to collaborate with DCM on other campaigns throughout the year.

⛳️ Requirements

• Availability of a minimum of 16 hours per week across 4 complete shifts.

• Familiarity with current events and issues concerning civil liberties.

• Proven experience in sales and/or fundraising.

• Capability to close deals and generate revenue.

• Proficiency in using various software and platforms; tech-savvy.

• Ability to follow instructions and effectively read from a script.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Access to a computer or laptop with a headset or headphones and a reliable internet connection.

• Persistent and hardworking; self-driven yet able to collaborate well with a team.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must reside in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, or California (specifically Los Angeles and San Diego).

• Comfort in requesting donations of $5,000 or more.

🏝️ Benefits

• Commission of 1–3% on credit card donations received.

• Performance bonuses.

• Paid training opportunities.

• Flexible scheduling; select shifts each week.

• Remote/work-from-home setup.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• An inclusive workplace environment.

• Possibility of continued engagement with DCM on other campaigns throughout the year.