Opportunity Details

Use your leadership skills to help give kids in need the chance to read. Page Ahead board members are passionate about children's literacy. We are a governance board, which means we are responsible for setting a vision for Page Ahead and ensuring that our mission is fulfilled. We scan the horizon for new opportunities and act as ambassadors for Page Ahead in the community. Each Page Ahead board member serves on one of the following committees: Board Development, Audit and Finance, Donor Engagement, or Governance. Committees can consist of board as well as community members and there may be duties outside of regular meetings. Board meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 4 - 5:30P and we alternate between in-person (downtown Seattle) and online meetings. The average monthly commitment is 4-6 hours.

We believe good governance is achieved when:
1. Page Ahead has sufficient resources to place new books in the hands of children in need, provide professional development for preschool teachers, conduct parent trainings and Story Times, and help our partners with their literacy programs. All board members make personal financial contributions to Page Ahead, and use our circle of influence to help with fundraising.
2. Page Ahead is a good steward of all contributions. We closely monitor the agency’s financial condition, and hire a firm to do an independent audit of Page Ahead’s financial statements annually.
3. There is strong leadership from the board. We actively recruit new members and look for people who have a passion for children and literacy that is matched by their determination and accountability to the agency and its members. We serve a population that is diverse ethnically, culturally and geographically and actively search for board members that represent the community.
4. There is strong linkage between the needs of the community and the program actions of our agency. We attend reading events and book fairs and communicate with partners, children and parents. The board actively works to establish and recognize their needs and acts as the link between the community and Page Ahead.

Board Term: 3 years, followed by voluntary annual renewals up to a total of six years.

To learn more, please complete our online application here: https://pageahead.org/volunteer/

Opportunity Details

Please apply at: https://solvepeace.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0fpp7?cjb_hash=O_MedO20&apply_now=true

Only applications received in the link above will be considered.

Volunteer Position Only

Peacebuilding Solutions (PS) is a humanitarian aid non-profit that offers a technologically and culturally sensitive approach to re-stabilize the livelihoods of people who have become refugees or internally displaced persons.

We conduct research to understand and outline the needs of people who have become refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) in order to provide the game-changing humanitarian aid that facilitates communities to rebuild and advance on their own terms.

The hole in our team we're wanting to fill:

PS needs a Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator who is excited to represent our organization and mission! This position is vital to our mission in helping us gain exposure for our mission as well as other sources of donations in creative ways. The position will be a telecommuting, part-time position which will allow with flexible hours and autonomous workflow on a volunteer, unpaid basis.

What you would do:

Work for our Development department as well as collaborating with other departments to secure new sponsors and income, execute fundraising programs and events, developing relationships, and rapidly grow Peacebuilding Solutions' business relationship within the local community.
Maintain existing and build new sponsor relationships through effective communication. Convert new sponsors into committed supporters through identification of shared goals and values.
May lead and participate in the execution of major fundraising programs of large scale events and other community based fundraising.
Handle fiscal accountability for significant income requirements. Provide timely and accurate projections to the Director of Development.
Build fundraising opportunities through various business development techniques including prospecting, targeted follow-up, and new lead generation.
Deliver organized, structured, and persuasive presentations, using effective written and verbal communication.
Lead temporary coordinators and volunteers.
Engage in continued learning opportunities provided through outside resources (non-profit blogs, TED talks, and fundraising experts).
Perform other duties or special projects as needed.


We'd love for you to apply if:

You can commit to atleast six months of volunteering
You can dedicate some of your time for PS every week
You have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
You believe in the mission and what PS is all about!
You have a degree and/or experience in sales, corporate development or fundraising.
Non-profit experience is a plus!
You are successfully self-motivated and able to work without excessive supervision.
You have intermediate to proficient technology skills.
Knowledge on or a willingness to learn about the United Nations and being multilingual are pluses.
Motivated to meet and exceed fundraising goals and quotas.
Clearly and persuasively communicate, including public speaking; listen and seek clarifications; participate in meetings; write clearly and informatively.


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PS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Please apply at: https://solvepeace.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0fpp7?cjb_hash=O_MedO20&apply_now=true

Only applications received in the link above will be considered.

Opportunity Details

StartUpAfrica (SUA) – based in Wilmington, DE is searching for a volunteer grant writer to assist the SUA team in grant writing and grant acquisition.

This is a remote opportunity: almost all work will be done online or over the phone.

StartUpAfrica seeks an experienced professional to serve as a volunteer grant writer. The grant writer will be primarily responsible for developing and writing grant proposals to foundations and corporations.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a supportive and direct manner, have strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to address and solve problems as they occur.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and writing grant proposals and persuasively communicating StartUpAfrica' mission and programs to potential funders.
• Conducting excellent research, collecting data, and developing background information for proposals.
• Assembling grant requests for submission, including letters, proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Adhering to grants calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposal deadlines, and reports.
• Prioritizing projects to keep multiple projects moving in a timely manner, meet deadlines and manage supplemental material required for proposals.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills
• Successful experience with obtaining US and non-US government grants
• Passion for youth entrepreneurship education/employment
• Proficiency in English a must
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Africa
• Highly developed organizational and planning skills
• Skilled with computer or internet software
• Ability to function as part of a team but also self-directed
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Creative problem-solving skills & strategic thinking skills
• A passion for the mission of StartUpAfrica

Opportunity Details

Our team of dedicated volunteers, highly trained certified instructors and gentle horses allow us to provide therapeutic horseback riding and carriage driving lessons to children and adults with special needs. We are privileged to work with a caring, patient and strong community of people. As a volunteer with River Valley Riders, you are a partner in our mission “to create a supportive community where people with special needs connect with horses and experience life-changing benefits."

The next volunteer training session will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024 (date tentative). For more information: www.rivervalleyriders.org/volunteer-training

River Valley Riders provides services from mid-April through late-October. Volunteer once per week for 1-3 hours during your choice of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings at our beautiful Afton location.

The primary volunteer role is walking alongside the participant as they ride their horse during the lesson. “Sidewalkers” follow direction from PATH Intl. certified instructors to support the rider as they perform the lesson skill or activity while promoting their independence and are VITAL for rider success. Volunteers with horse experience may have the opportunity to be part of the team by leading the horse during the lesson.

Our carriage driving program offers volunteer opportunities to help get the horse ready for the lesson and assist the participant during their lesson.

There are many additional ways to donate your time and talent to help us achieve our mission including: photography, creative writing, fundraising, gardening, and more!

REQUIREMENTS
* Attend a new volunteer training session. For more information
* Minimum age is 14 years.
* Sidewalkers and horse leaders must have the ability to stand/walk for up to 45 minutes on uneven ground/sand. Also to be able to jog for for short distances (up to 150 feet).
* Need to enjoy outdoors and ability to dress for a variety of weather.
* A friendly personality and a desire to help people and support the RVR mission “to create a supportive community where people with special needs connect with horses and experience life-changing benefits.”

WHAT’S NEXT?
Visit www.rivervalleyriders.org/volunteer-training for more information.

Questions? Contact info@rivervalleyriders.org or call 651-439-2558.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
River Valley Riders	200	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Seeking 5-7 Volunteer Assistant Directors of Development

Are you a tortoise? Slow and steady? With a passion about the grind and can devote the 5-15 hours needed per week to get the job done? Peacebuilding Solutions is looking for part-time Volunteer Assistant Directors of Development for our 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

It will be highly varied, and it’s a remote position involving the coordination with development staff: so fundraising, donor relations, and partnering with Marketing for awareness.

We are excited to provide letters of recommendation when volunteers help us achieve our mission.

Peacebuilding Solutions needs assistance with development in these areas:

Corporate, Foundations, Online, & Individual

This might be a job for you if:

You have clear organizational skills; expertise in management and knowledge of nonprofit development (preferably for smaller nonprofits since we have very few resources to start).

You like a variety of work and are adaptable, able to handle criticism well, curious, passionate and eager to learn.

You are motivated and driven. You volunteer for new challenges without being asked. You are capable of understanding other populations in the world, especially those less fortunate.

And would be perfect for you if:

You are creative! We are interested in taking on an entrenched system of Western imperialism & colonialism; we don’t want to use the same tools which built it.

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To land this gig, we need someone who’s not a supernova: lights up brightly, burns out fast. If you can channel your inner tortoise and have experience in previous development positions, we want to talk to you. Questions we will ask are related to your nonprofit experience such as how much funding did you raise, and what avenues did you use?

PS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Opportunity Details

Fugue Theatre is seeking to fill new membership positions on its Board of Directors. We are looking for a dynamic and engaged individual who has a passion for the arts and a commitment to their community. We welcome diverse candidates with a range of experience and skills. Students and emerging artists are welcome to apply, as are professionals and established leaders connected to the arts community. Applicants must be 19 or older to apply.

Members of the Board of Directors take part in:

Annual General Meeting
Meetings every 8 weeks to focus on strategic planning & oversight; fundraising; and building the profile and capacity of the organization
Fundraising & promotional events related to current productions
Volunteering at events & volunteer recruitment
To express your interest in this position, please send a resume and a short statement introducing yourself to us before May 1: mma[at]fugue[dot]biz

Priority will be given to Vancouver residents.

Opportunity Details

The Arc of King County advocates for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community - improving the quality of life for all of us. Founded in 1936, The Arc serves thousands of individuals with disabilities and their families each year, through information and referral, parent and family support, and advocacy.

In 2016, The Arc's inaugural young professionals board was formed to increase engagement and service efforts among 21-35 year old professionals in King County. Please contact Claire at cbaron@arcofkingcounty.org if you're interested!

The contract items are listed below:

Stay informed about the organization’s mission, services, policies and programs.
Attend at least 75% of monthly YPB meetings.
Attend at least one special event run by The Arc of King County office, including either springtime Gala and/or attending the fall 5k for Inclusion.
Introduce new potential members to the organization through special events and personal outreach including potential YPB members.
Support and participate in at least three (75%) of the quarterly YPB-planned events.
Share connections to businesses, workplaces, schools and/or other groups that can host events or speakers, donate in-kind items or services, become corporate or institutional sponsors, or otherwise support our mission.
Become a member and attend one advocacy day during the 2017 Legislative Session, and bring at least five new members to The Arc.
Attend the yearly board retreat to participate in further developing and defining the YPB .
Contribute your volunteer time, connections for sponsorship and in-kind donations, and invite your personal network to our largest annual event (yet to be determined).
Raise a minimum of $500 dollars over the course of the year (this includes memberships)

Opportunity Details

This position is to support the development of the BIOTA Institute. Goals include the creation of a business plan, web site with graphics/videos and the raising of $100,000 of seed capital.

Opportunity Details

XBOT Robotics a Seattle-area non-profit seeking to grow its Board of Directors. We are looking for board members who are passionate about helping students in underserved communities develop interest and experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).  Students in our programs learn through hands-on application and competitive events involving technologies such as robotics, 3D printing, and wind turbines. Prior non-profit Board of Directors experience is highly desired but not required.  We seek to add members who collectively will bring to the board experience in diverse professional disciplines including accounting, legal, and organizational development.  All board members are expected to help the organization raise funds needed for planned growth.

Board meetings occur in Redmond WA once per month, with occasional 1/2 day retreats (no more than twice per year) for strategic planning.

Opportunity Details

The Katherine and Everett Robinson Foundation is looking for the following executive board positions to serve a two-year term:

Secretary
Board of Director

The ideal candidate should be:

Compassionate and dedicated to our vision and mission for developing children and youth

Committed to helping KERF operate to its fullest capacity
Provide mission based leadership
Have a track record of board leadership
Achieved leadership stature in the non-profit sector, business, government or philanthropy
Willing to invest financially or use contact to meet $5,000 annual commitment
Proven track record in one or more of the following skills: grant writing, event planning, organizing and implementing programs for the youth or fundraising Attend at least 6 board meeting annually

Use your influence to access and secure resources and support for chapter events/activities

Read and sign Roles and Responsibilities form with the chapter office

Please submit a letter of interest addressing these questions:

What do you understand about the purpose of our nonprofit?
How would you promote our organization?
What specific skills or talents can you bring to our board?
How much time can you give us each month?

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a