Development Officer

Development Officer (Entry-Level / Hybrid-Remote Internship-to-Hire)
Organization: The Good Fight Community Center
Location: Hybrid – 118 6th St. N, La Crosse, WI (some remote flexibility)
Reports to: Executive Director

About The Good Fight Community Center
The Good Fight Community Center, located in La Crosse, WI is an afterschool and summer
program that empowers at-risk youth, ages 10-18, by providing a safe environment that nurtures
their physical, emotional, academic, and social wellbeing. Through strong relationships and
holistic support of students AND staff, we help young people build skills and confidence,
develop purpose, and access the resources and connections they need to thrive.

Position Overview
The Good Fight Community Center is seeking a gregarious and motivated emerging
professional to join our team as a Development Officer/Fundraiser. The ideal candidate is a
people person—someone who thrives on making connections, telling stories, and rallying
community support for a meaningful cause. You’re not afraid to approach people and you’re
comfortable and tactful with making an ask.
This position begins as a paid hybrid-remote internship. Upon reaching fundraising milestones
that make a permanent hire possible, the position will transition into a full-time role with pay and
benefits continuing to improve as funding increases. You’ll have the opportunity to take the lead
in designing and developing our fundraising and marketing systems almost from the ground
up—driving innovation, bringing your ideas to life, and truly making this role your own.
About 50% of the role will involve donor stewardship and development, cultivating meaningful
connections with individual and corporate supporters. Approximately 35% will focus on
marketing and social media, creating and managing content that highlights The Good Fight’s
mission, activities, and impact. The remaining 15% will center on community engagement,
collaborating with local partners and participating in outreach events.
We have the infrastructure, ideas, and systems ready to go—we’re looking for someone with the
skills and initiative to implement and execute them effectively. This is an excellent opportunity
for an emerging professional interested in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community
engagement who wants to grow into a long-term development role.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Development (50%)
● Develop and execute a year-round fundraising calendar.
● Recruit, manage, and delegate to a volunteer fundraising committee.
● Cultivate and maintain relationships with individual donors, sponsors, and partners.
● Support donor communications, including thank-you letters, updates, and impact stories.
● Enter donor data and interactions into our CRM.
● Assist with grant prospecting, proposal writing, and reporting.
● Help plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events.
● Track and analyze fundraising results to support ongoing growth.
● Manage and promote our Amazon wishlist.
● Explore and develop ways to diversify income, including business sponsorships,
branded merchandise, contracts, etc.
● Explore creative fundraising ideas such as round-up programs, matching gifts, and joint
fundraisers.
● Make donor thank-you calls and help produce short stewardship videos.
● Coordinate donor recognition (gifts, banners, acknowledgments).
● Create and maintain a grant calendar.
● Learn to use AI tools to support writing, research, and reporting.

Marketing & Communications (35%)
● Manage The Good Fight’s social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok,
YouTube).
● Create engaging content—ads, posts, reels, and lives—that highlight events, youth
stories, and impact.

● Manage the organization’s newsletters, blog posts, and email campaigns.
● Keep the website updated and perform simple site maintenance.
● Use Meta Pixel, analytics, and the Google Ads Grant to increase visibility and
engagement.
● Attend marketing summits, AFP events, and other relevant training opportunities.

Community Engagement (15%)
● Represent The Good Fight at community events and outreach opportunities.
● Build partnerships with local businesses, schools, and organizations, and cultivate
sponsorships
● Capture stories, photos, and testimonials that celebrate community collaboration.
● Seek speaking, article, and partnership opportunities.
● Engage with corporate gift matching programs.
And other duties as assigned...

Qualifications
● Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills.
● Strong organizational and project management skills.
● Comfortable with proactive networking, making asks, and speaking publicly.
● Creative, outgoing, and thrives on connecting with people.
● Passion for The Good Fight’s mission and youth development.
● Interest in nonprofit development, communications, and fundraising.
● Self-motivated, reliable, and eager to learn.
● Able to work independently and as part of a small, mission-driven team.
● Social media fluency and comfort with digital tools (Canva, Meta, CRMs, etc.)

● Prior knowledge and/or experience of fundraising and nonprofit/business development
basics is a plus.

Compensation & Structure
Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate coursework or other responsibilities. We can
also employ students through the Federal Work-study program.
Phase 1: Paid hybrid-remote internship (15–20 hours/week). $4,500/semester.
Phase 2: Transition to full-time (32-40 hours/week) upon meeting fundraising benchmarks.
● Starting wage of $25/hour, moving up from there as further benchmarks are achieved.
● Professional development and training provided (including membership in the local
chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals and opportunities to acquire CFRE
credentials)
● Flexible hybrid schedule and opportunity for long-term growth
● Generous PTO accrual
● Options to bring pets and/or children to office
● Work laptop provided
● Primary healthcare supplementation through Viaro Health ($708/year)

How to Apply
Please apply only if you are genuinely interested in this role developing into a full-time,
long-term position with The Good Fight Community Center. Send your resume, a cover letter,
and any examples of creative or marketing work to: amanda@thegoodfight.club. The cover
letter should include dates you are available, what skills, abilities, and experiences you bring to
the position, and how the internship relates to your long-term goals.
Applications received by March 1st, 2026, will be given first consideration. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
The Good Fight Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.