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Double Good

Fundraising Outreach Specialist

Double Good, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview Double Good's mission is to create joy.

We create joy with our delectable and award‑winning popcorn.

We create joy with our easy‑to‑use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams.

We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all‑ability fun to children with special needs and their families.

As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

Location This is a hybrid role based out of our downtown Chicago office.

About the role The purpose of the Fundraising Outreach Specialist role is to engage with prospective and current organizers to drive successful fundraiser launches and outcomes through high‑impact conversations and personalized support.

This role supports the full fundraiser lifecycle – from initial interest to event execution – by reaching out to warm leads, connecting with current organizers, and advising on strategies for success.

The Fundraising Outreach Specialist will communicate via phone, text, email, and Zoom to guide organizers toward launch, answer questions, and ensure they feel confident every step of the way.

This is a flexible, hybrid role with a strong focus on relationship‑building and execution.

Responsibilities

Proactively contact warm leads to encourage event creation and walk them through the process

Reach out to organizers with upcoming or live events to provide support, coaching, and motivation

Meet virtually with prospective and current organizers to answer questions and drive successful outcomes

Deliver a clear, compelling pitch about Double Good's platform and mission

Track communications and outcomes using internal tools (CRM, spreadsheets, email, etc.)

Share organizer feedback and patterns with the internal team to help improve processes and messaging

Contribute to evolving outreach strategies and playbooks as the team scales

Other Job Functions

Support organizer‑focused outreach projects as assigned

Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Skills we value

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong phone presence and ability to connect quickly with new contacts

Comfort operating independently and managing flexible work hours

Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and basic communication tools

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

1+ year in a customer‑facing or outreach role (e.g., phone‑based support, inside sales, outreach, etc.)

High school diploma or equivalent

Nice to have and/or you'll learn

Experience in customer‑facing roles (e.g., support, sales, coaching, education, or nonprofit work)

Familiarity with fundraising, especially in school or community contexts

Prior experience working in a startup or fast‑paced, evolving environment

Experience working with schools, nonprofits, or fundraising platforms

Experience working with educators, coaches, or nonprofit organizers

Experience in inside sales or support for a high‑growth company

Base Pay range

$55,000 – $63,000 annually

Target Annual Bonus: 10% of base salary

Work Authorization Requirement This position requires current authorization to work in the United States.

We do not provide visa sponsorship, including support for F‑1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT extensions, or other temporary work authorization programs.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each teammate's needs.

Immediate vesting in our 401(k) plan, paid time off, company‑paid leaves and other perks including a Popcorn Allowance.

Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at https://www.doublegood.com/careers.

Equal Pay Disclosure We're on a mission to create more joy in people's lives, and that includes our internal employees.

We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work.

We do this by offering our employees a competitive compensation & benefits plan.

Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Double Good is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws.

We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition or disability.

Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Customer Service

Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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