A diverse team is a strong team.

For more information about our open positions or to apply please click on the link at the bottom of the page. We look forward to having you join our volunteer team. Together we can make a difference for our children with exceptional needs.

Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED) and COO, the Development Director (Director) will spearhead development efforts as PiP continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the Director will have the opportunity to build the development function.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute PiP’s annual fundraising plan
2. Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations
3. Research and implement financial management tracking tool
4. Responsible for data entry and gift processing
5. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors
6. Creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors
7. Overseeing organization of special events
8. Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising

Qualifications

• BA (required), MA (a plus)
• Five-plus years experience in development and/or event management
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Knowledge of fundraising tracking software a plus

Responsibilities

• Be the “first line of support” for EFMP families
• Set up a social media schedule 
• Write blog posts
• Write articles to submit to media outlets
• Field media inquiries/coordinate interviews with the Social Media Director 
• Edit social media content
• Coordinate email campaigns

Because PiP is an evolving organization we would like for you to write your own job description. What are your strengths? Are you a subject matter expert in a special education-related field? Are you interested in direct advocacy? Supporting other EFMP families? Public relations? Social media? Hosting events? Fundraising? We are in need of help in all these areas.

Together we will draft your job description and responsibilities so together we can work to achieve our mission “to Protect the Rights Of Military Children In Special Education through educating and advising the legislative agendas of military service organizations and public officials.”

Partners in PROMISE serves as a liaison between EFMP military families, military service organizations and public officials, removing educational hurdles placed before military families with exceptional needs children.