Fundraising Coach

birmingham, AL

About Us

With secondhand fashion making headlines for its economic and environmental impact, there’s never been a more exciting time to join our team. We’re growth-oriented, mission-driven, and proud to be at the forefront of positive change.

“Phill” the Box Fundraising is a brand of Donate This Recycle That and is part of a family-operated business that has grown over the past 40+ years into a leader in the secondhand clothing industry. We work with schools, sports teams, faith-based groups, and other local organizations—giving them an easy, 100% free, eco-friendly way to raise funds for their worthy cause by collecting gently used clothing and shoes. It's simple, impactful, and keeps millions of pounds of usable goods out of local landfills. 

Position Summary:

As a Fundraising Coach, you will be responsible for building relationships with schools, teams, faith-based groups, and community groups –  introducing them to a fun, effective way to raise money through clothing drives. This role is perfect for someone who’s energized by meeting new people, great at staying organized, and passionate about making a difference through hands-on outreach, coaching, and community engagement.

What You'll Do

  • Reach out to schools, teams, churches, and local groups to introduce our clothing drive fundraiser and educate about our environmental impact.
  • Manage event booths and present at booster club and PTO/PTA meetings, schools, churches, and nonprofits via video call.
  • Guide groups through the lead nurturing phase into the fundraiser phase and provide support every step of the way.
  • Check in regularly with active fundraisers to offer encouragement, tips, and coaching to help them succeed.
  • Document your activity using our CRM to keep everything organized and up to date.
  • Maintain a weekly goal of 100 outreach touchpoints. (Method of contact may vary based on lead-type, but will include: phone calls, emails, texts, and video calls/conferences.)
  • Meet or exceed the goal of 16 new drives per month after your training period.
  • Attend regular team meetings and collaborate with the broader fundraising team.
  • Create and submit weekly reports to the Fundraising Director.
  • Ensure each fundraising group is connected to our social media, submits feedback, and shares recommendations after their fundraiser.

 What You’ll Bring

  • A friendly, approachable personality and enthusiasm for connecting with people
  • Confidence speaking with groups and individuals, both in person and over the phone
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail when entering information into the CRM
  • Excellent time management skills to keep leads, follow-ups, and events on track
  • A positive, solutions-focused attitude and the ability to coach fundraiser groups
  • Competitive Salary
  • Attainable Commission
  • PTO
  • Healthcare
  • High school diploma or equivalent and some college
  • Fundraising, event planning, or sales experience, required
  • Non-profit, booster club, PTO/PTA experience is a plus

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary- based on experience
  • Attainable Commission
  • PTO
  • Healthcare

You’ll Need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent and some college
  • Fundraising, event planning, or sales experience, required
  • Non-profit, booster club, PTO/PTA experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. From reducing textile waste to helping local organizations fund their worthy causes, your role directly contributes to a more sustainable and compassionate future. We’re building a team of high performers who care deeply, work collaboratively, and want to grow their careers in a thriving, purpose-driven environment.