Venture & Strategic Partnerships Associate (Volunteer – Pre-Seed Stage)
The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia. Our key initiatives include:
LoopConnect: A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
LoopTalk: A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
LoopTroop: Rideshare Partnership: We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.
About The Role
LoopRoots Foundation is seeking a highly motivated Venture & Strategic Partnerships Associate to support the expansion of our transportation access initiatives in partnership with LoopTroop, a for-profit rideshare platform designed to improve access for families impacted by incarceration. This role is ideal for someone interested in venture capital, startups, and social impact who wants hands-on experience in early-stage fundraising and growth strategy.
LoopTroop and LoopRoots operate as separate entities. LoopRoots drives access through community programs, while LoopTroop provides the transportation platform and infrastructure. This role will support venture fundraising and strategic growth for the transportation platform while working closely with nonprofit-driven partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage a pipeline of venture capital firms, angel investors, and impact funds
Conduct research on pre-seed and seed-stage investors aligned with mobility, logistics, and social impact
Support development and refinement of investor pitch materials and presentations
Aid in outreach strategy, email drafting, and meeting preparation
Identify and research strategic partnership opportunities (nonprofits, agencies, institutions)
Help articulate the relationship between LoopTroop (for-profit) and LoopRoots Foundation (nonprofit) in investor-facing materials
Track investor interactions, outreach progress, and follow-ups
Ideal Candidate
Strong interest in venture capital, startups, or fundraising
Background in business, finance, entrepreneurship, consulting, or related fields
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Highly organized and able to manage multiple workstreams
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Bonus
Experience with pitch decks, financial modeling, or investor outreach
How To Apply
Please submit Resume or LinkedIn profile
A short note (3–5 sentences) explaining your interest in venture capital and this role
Additional Information: This is a volunteer role through LoopRoots Foundation. The position supports strategic growth and fundraising efforts connected to LoopTroop, a separate for-profit transportation platform.
About LoopRoots Foundation
The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on removing barriers for families impacted by incarceration through transportation access, mental health support, housing pathways, and workforce development.
About LoopTroop
LoopTroop is a transportation platform designed to provide structured, reliable access to essential services, beginning with family visitation and expanding into broader mobility solutions.