Director of Fundraising & Strategic Alliances (Volunteer)

What You'll Do (Impact: 15–20 Hours/Month)

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement targeted plans to secure funding aligned with our high-level growth goals.
• Grant Management: Lead the identification of grant opportunities and oversee proposal development to support our veteran career programs.
• Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with the Treasurer to manage donor relationships, ensuring transparency, ethical engagement, and maximized contributions.
• Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Cultivate strategic relationships with corporate stakeholders and create compelling proposals to secure sponsorships for VPMMA initiatives.
• Strategic Oversight: Maintain an organized database of potential funders and provide regular progress updates to the Executive Board.
• Ethical Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to the highest nonprofit governance standards and VPMMA's ethical guidelines.

Who You Are

• Experienced Advocate: You have a proven track record in partnerships, fundraising, or business development, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strategic Thinker: You can identify and pursue opportunities that align with our mission to provide training and mentorship to the military community.
• Relationship Builder: You possess excellent interpersonal skills and can build strong ties with diverse stakeholders, from individual donors to corporate executives.
• Mission-Aligned Leader: You understand the unique challenges veterans face during transition and are committed to our values of Commitment, Empowerment, Community, and Advocacy.

The Board Commitment

• Term: You will serve a two-year term, contributing to our long-term financial health.
• Time: Dedicate approximately 15–20 hours per month to board activities and initiatives.
• Responsiveness: Maintain professional communication and typically respond to internal and external inquiries within 24 hours.
• Support: You will lead initiatives and be supported by Staff Volunteers to help execute your strategic vision.

Why Join Us?

• Professional Development: Gain leadership experience in a governance role and access resources like Google Certificates on Coursera.
• Networking: Connect with a nationwide network of project management professionals and veteran advocates.
• Fulfillment: Directly enable veterans and spouses to pursue lucrative, meaningful careers in project management.