Application Guide

How to Apply for Impact and Engagement Coordinator (Contractor)

at Gratitude Network

🏢 About Gratitude Network

Gratitude Network is unique because it focuses on accelerating social entrepreneurs who improve children's lives globally, with a proven track record of 95% of their Fellows still operating and achieving 5X growth in children served. Working here offers hands-on experience in nonprofit impact measurement and engagement with a lean, mission-driven team that has supported over 300 leaders across 130+ countries.

About This Role

This role involves supporting the Director of Impact & Engagement with event planning, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising activities for the Gratitude Network Fellowship program. It's impactful because you'll directly contribute to scaling nonprofit leaders' community impact, helping them serve more children and youth worldwide.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve coordinating logistics for an upcoming virtual Fellow workshop, drafting engagement emails to stakeholders, and updating impact tracking spreadsheets. You could also be preparing materials for donor meetings or researching best practices for nonprofit engagement strategies.

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🎯 Who Gratitude Network Is Looking For

  • A college student with real event planning or stakeholder engagement experience (not just coursework) or a career professional transitioning into nonprofit/social impact
  • Highly organized and proactive operator who can manage multiple tasks within 10-15 hours weekly
  • Mission-driven individual passionate about children/youth development and social entrepreneurship
  • Comfortable with remote work and able to demonstrate experience with virtual event coordination or engagement activities

📝 Tips for Applying to Gratitude Network

1

Quantify any event planning or engagement experience - mention specific events you've coordinated, number of attendees, or stakeholder groups you've managed

2

Highlight any familiarity with nonprofit metrics or impact measurement, even if basic, since GN emphasizes measurable outcomes

3

Demonstrate understanding of GN's Fellowship model by mentioning how you'd support Fellows' sustainability and growth

4

Show flexibility with the 10-15 hour commitment by suggesting a sample weekly schedule or availability

5

If you're a student, emphasize relevant extracurricular leadership roles rather than just academic achievements

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with event coordination or stakeholder engagement (even small-scale examples)', "Why Gratitude Network's focus on social entrepreneurs and children/youth resonates with you personally", "How you've successfully managed part-time or contract work while staying organized and proactive", 'Any exposure to nonprofit operations, fundraising, or impact measurement']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review the Gratitude Network Fellowship program details and recent Fellow stories on their website
  • → Understand their impact metrics (95% still operating, 5X increase in children served) and how they measure success
  • → Research Erica Jeffries' background and the Impact & Engagement department's recent initiatives
  • → Look into GN's events (virtual or in-person) they've hosted recently for Fellows or donors
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience planning virtual or hybrid events and managing stakeholder communications
2 How would you support engagement between GN Fellows, donors, and the GN team remotely?
3 What metrics would you track to measure engagement success in this role?
4 How do you prioritize tasks when working limited hours (10-15 weekly) on multiple projects?
5 Why are you interested in social entrepreneurship and Gratitude Network specifically versus other nonprofits?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without mentioning specific event or engagement experience relevant to nonprofit/social impact
  • Focusing only on wanting to 'help children' without connecting to GN's model of supporting social entrepreneurs
  • Not addressing how you'll manage the part-time, contract nature of the role effectively

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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