Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Non-Profit Event Assistant role involves supporting client fundraising efforts by engaging with the community and promoting client missions to drive awareness and donations.
Responsibilities and impact
The assistant will initiate outreach, communicate client missions, identify donation opportunities, maintain donor records, and participate in training to enhance sales and industry knowledge.
Experience and skills
A high school diploma or equivalent is required; higher education is encouraged but not mandatory. Preferred skills include customer service, sales, marketing, business, and communication knowledge.
Career development
The role offers training and guidance to expand knowledge and skills beyond the entry level.
Work environment and culture
The position emphasizes teamwork, client mission focus, and adaptability in outreach and customer service styles.
Company information
Silver Lining Marketing works with clients focused on improving socioeconomic conditions through awareness and engagement campaigns.
Team overview
The assistant will work with other Non-Profit Event Assistants and management teams to achieve client goals.
Unique job features
The role includes specialized training in client operations, sales, and industry knowledge to support fundraising efforts.
Company overview
Silver Lining Marketing, based in Gretna, Louisiana, specializes in charity fundraising and marketing services. The company helps brands acquire new customers and increase sales through customized marketing strategies and unparalleled expertise. With a focus on non-profit fundraising, Silver Lining Marketing offers career growth opportunities and fosters a collaborative company culture. The firm operates primarily in the greater New Orleans area and employs a team of marketing professionals dedicated to executing ideas from concept to completion.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your communication skills, ability to engage with customers, and experience in sales or outreach, as these are key for the Non-Profit Event Assistant role at Silver Lining Marketing.
Highlight your attention to detail, teamwork, and adaptability in customer service or marketing environments, along with any experience handling confidential information or donor records.
Apply through multiple channels including Silver Lining Marketing's corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Non-Profit Event Assistants or team members at Silver Lining Marketing on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent community initiatives they supported or asking about their experience with client outreach strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'customer communication,' 'sales,' 'donor records,' 'client compliance,' and 'outreach,' ensuring your resume gets through initial automated screenings.
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