Fast Facts

Join Handshake as a Fundraiser - AI Trainer on a flexible, remote contract basis, leveraging your professional experience to assist in AI research projects without requiring AI expertise.

Responsibilities: Evaluate and develop prompts for AI models related to fundraising, while providing structured feedback to improve model understanding and performance.

Skills: Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, alongside experience in fundraising activities and donor engagement.

Qualifications: At least 4 years of experience in fundraising or related roles, with abilities in donor relations, strategic planning, and campaign management.

Location: Remote, with operations based in San Francisco, California, USA

Compensation: $75 - $75 / Hourly

Overview

Handshake is recruiting Fundraiser Professionals to contribute to an hourly, temporary AI research project—but there’s no AI experience needed. In this program, you’ll leverage your professional experience to evaluate what AI models produce in your field, assess content related to your field of work, and deliver clear, structured feedback that strengthens the model’s understanding of your workplace tasks and language. The Handshake AI opportunity runs year-round, with project opportunities opening periodically across different areas of expertise.

Details

• The position is remote and asynchronous; work independently from wherever you are.
• The hours are flexible, with no minimum commitment, but most average 5-20 hrs
• The work includes developing prompts for AI models that reflect your field, and then evaluating responses.
• You’ll learn new skills and contribute to how AI is used in your field
• Your placement into a project will be dependent on project availability—if you apply now and can’t work on this project, more will be available soon.

Qualifications

• You have at least 4 years of professional experience in one or more of the following types of work.
• The examples below reflect the types of real-world responsibilities that you might have had in your role that will give you the context needed to evaluate and train high-quality AI models
• Identifying and building relationships with potential donors.
• Securing commitments of participation or donations from individuals or corporate donors.
• Writing and sending letters of thanks to donors.
• Soliciting cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
• Creating or updating donor databases and maintaining accurate contribution records.
• Developing strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
• Developing or implementing fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
• Compiling or developing materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
• Conducting research to identify goals, charitable history, net worth, or other data about potential donors and markets.
• Developing fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions while minimizing costs.
• Directing or supervising fundraising staff, including volunteers.
• Establishing fundraising or participation goals for special events or specific time periods.
• Monitoring progress of fundraising drives and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Recruiting sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
• Contacting corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to raise awareness of organizational causes and needs.
• Attending community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations and sponsorships.
• Writing reports or preparing presentations to communicate fundraising data and outcomes.
• Explaining the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
• Designing or producing materials such as posters, websites, or newsletters to promote fundraising events.
• Writing speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of causes and campaigns.
• Monitoring budgets, expense reports, and other financial data for fundraising organizations.
• Planning and directing special fundraising events such as silent auctions, galas, golf tournaments, or charity walks.
• Directing or coordinating web-based fundraising activities such as online auctions or donation websites.
• Securing speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness and engagement.
• Developing corporate fundraising programs, such as employer gift-matching or sponsorship initiatives.
• Coordinating transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.
• Developing and maintaining media contact lists for publicity and outreach.
• Preparing materials such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags for charitable events.
• You’re able to participate in asynchronous work in partnership with leading AI labs.

Application Process

• Create a Handshake account
• Upload your resume and verify your identity
• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
• Start working and earning

Work authorization information

F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school’s requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.