As a Fundraising Research Assistant, you will assist with researching funding opportunities, supporting donor engagement efforts, and contributing to fundraising initiatives. Working alongside museum staff, you will help identify potential supporters, gather background information, and assist in developing outreach materials. This role is ideal for those looking to gain experience in nonprofit fundraising, research, and community engagement while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Recommended Skills:

• Researching funding prospects using online tools and databases
• Supporting donor profiling and engagement activities
• Assisting with fundraising campaigns, donor communications, and event preparation
• Communicating effectively within a collaborative team
• Being open to feedback, learning research skills, and following direction

Beyond your primary role, you will gain exposure to many aspects of museum operations, including assisting with exhibit setup, cataloguing collections, creating social media content, supporting visitor services, and contributing to digital and media projects.

The MZTV Museum of Television preserves and celebrates the history and evolution of television technology, featuring a vast collection of TV sets from the 1920s to the 1980s. Unique among North American museums, it emphasizes the impact of iconic sets, such as those from Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and the RCA Phantom Teleceiver, the rarest set in the world. With over 10,000 artifacts, it honours the pioneers of the medium and explores television's influence on viewers and culture worldwide.

This is an unpaid volunteer role—not a paid position—but you will get real TV museum experience that’s worth its weight in reruns. 🎬

To apply as a volunteer for this position, fill out the application form at mztv.com/volunteer-form. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at the MZTV Museum of Television. If the form is closed due to available positions being full, please check back in a week or two.