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Director of Fundraising & Strategic Alliances

L7

finding female friends past 50Los Angeles, CAyesterday

Occupations

FundraisersFundraising ManagersSocial and Community Service Managers

Industries

Civic and Social OrganizationsOther Social Advocacy OrganizationsOther Similar Organizations
Volunteer Position: Director of Funding & Partnerships
Organization: Finding Female Friends >50
Reports To: Founder / Executive Director
Commitment: Flexible, approximately 5–10 hours per week (varies by season and projects)
Location: Remote / HybridAbout UsFinding Female Friends >50 is a nonprofit community dedicated to helping women over 50 build meaningful friendships, strengthen social connection, and create opportunities for belonging, fun, support, and personal growth.
Position Summary: The Director of Funding & Partnerships is a volunteer leadership role responsible for expanding the organization's financial sustainability and strategic relationships. This person will identify and cultivate funding opportunities, sponsorships, community partnerships, and in-kind support that help grow our programs and impact. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, creative problem-solving, networking, and helping mission-driven organizations thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and amplify annual member fund drives
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase financial support and community partnerships
  • Research and identify potential grants, sponsors, donors, and aligned funding opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with businesses, foundations, community organizations, and individual supporters
  • Create sponsorship packages and partnership proposals
  • Coordinate outreach efforts and partnership conversations
  • Collaborate with leadership to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities
  • Track partnership activity, commitments, and follow-up actions
  • Help identify opportunities for events, campaigns, and collaborative programming
  • Support long-term sustainability planning
Qualifications:
  • Passion for building community and supporting women over 50 Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Comfortable networking and initiating outreach
  • Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple opportunities
  • Experience in fundraising, business development, nonprofit work, sales, partnerships, marketing, grant writing, or community engagement is helpful but not required
  • Creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
What Success Looks Like:
  • New funding sources and sponsorship opportunities identified and pursued
  • Strategic partnerships that increase visibility and member value
  • Sustainable systems for donor and partner engagement
  • Strong collaboration with the leadership team
What You'll Gain:
  • Opportunity to shape and grow a meaningful community initiative
  • Leadership experience in nonprofit development
  • Networking and partnership-building opportunities
  • The chance to create measurable social impact for women over 50To Apply:
Please send a brief note introducing yourself and sharing why this mission speaks to you, along with any relevant experience.
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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Occupation

Fundraisers

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Posted

yesterday

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