Description

Dzokden Kalapa is seeking a dedicated volunteer with experience in organizing a fundraiser to be launched in the Spring 2025 (or after).  The purpose is to raise funds for Dzokden Kalapa’s 2025 renovation efforts.   This project will bring to life Rinpoché’s vision to remodel the interior and exterior spaces to create a true Tibetan Buddhist retreat center that is inspiring, inviting and magnetizing.   Previous fundraising experience is not mandatory, but helpful. 

Responsibilities

Fundraising Campaign 

• Develop a comprehensive fundraising plan, including timelines, budgets, marketing strategies and fundraising goals.
• Research and recommend suitable online fundraising platforms and auction software.
• Develop compelling messaging and narratives to engage donors and auction participants, to promote the fundraising campaign and emphasize the impact of their contributions.
• Manage social media engagement and respond to inquiries from potential donors and auction participants.
• Generate press releases and media outreach to maximize awareness of the fundraiser.
• Track and analyze donation data to evaluate campaign effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
• Acknowledge and thank donors in a timely and meaningful manner.

 Online Auction of the Dalai Lama Mural:

• Coordinate the preparation and professional photography of the Dalai Lama mural for online display.
• Develop compelling descriptions and narratives for the mural, highlighting its significance and artistic value.
• Promote the online auction through targeted marketing and outreach efforts.
• Manage auction logistics, including bidding processes, payment processing, and delivery/pickup of the mural to the winning bidder.
• Ensure all legal and ethical considerations are met regarding the auction.

Why This Role Is Important

This role directly supports Rinpoché’s vision to transform the magnificent Dzokden Kalapa into a true Tibetan Buddhist retreat center.  Your work helps Dzokden Kalapa to continue to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realization through a strong compassionate and devoted heart.  The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment.  You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities.  This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.