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Peer to Peer DOOR/STREET hybrid Fundraiser IRC Share Fundraising
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What they do
A Canvasser provides information about products, services or causes by visiting people in their homes. Travels door to door within a neighborhood or sales territory. Works to identify new customers for a product or service, and offer product demonstrations or merchandise, or provides information and solicits donations for a cause or campaign.
$69,240 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Face‑to‑Face Fundraiser — $22-$25/hr
+ Bonuses
+ Full Benefits Share Fundraising — Philadelphia, PA Full‑time & Part‑time | Outdoor, Community‑Based Work Apply on our site: www.sharefundraising.com/join-us (Indeed applications are not processed 1st) About the Role If you're energized by people and passionate about making a real impact, this role puts you on the front lines of humanitarian work. You'll represent the International Rescue Committee (IRC) — a global organization founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein — helping families affected by conflict, disaster, and displacement. You'll engage the public, share IRC's mission, and inspire recurring support through confident, meaningful conversations. This is an outdoor, door/street‑based fundraising position requiring 6+ hours of walking/standing daily and achieving 8 donors per week.
Schedule:
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00-6:30pm . Compensation & Benefits $22/hr + weekly bonuses (Professional Fundraiser) $25/hr + bonuses (Advanced Fundraiser; 9 donors/week) Unlimited PTO + 8 sick days/year Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, disability insurance Work 4 days, get paid for 5 (performance‑based) Monthly incentives + weekly bonuses Paid training + ongoing mentorship Team‑oriented, supportive culture What You'll Do Engage confidently with the public to communicate IRC's mission and impact Build quick, authentic relationships with potential donors Inspire recurring support through compelling storytelling and active listening Achieve 8 donors per week Maintain excellent public‑facing communication and customer service Collaborate with your team to strengthen outreach strategy and results Who Thrives Here Strong communicators with high emotional intelligence and a positive, resilient attitude People who enjoy outdoor, active work Anyone tired of the sales grind and wants to change the world. Individuals passionate about social causes and humanitarian impact Those comfortable working independently and in fast‑paced team environments Experience in fundraising, sales, service industry, or public‑facing roles is helpful but not required Must be 21+ Why This Work Matters The IRC provides life‑saving healthcare, education, economic support, and protection to families uprooted by war, climate emergencies, and displacement. Your conversations help people not only survive but rebuild their futures. Apply Today Applications must be submitted on our site: www.sharefundraising.com/join-us (Indeed applications are not processed until later)
Pay:
$22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person