volunteer

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We seek volunteers to help the organization continue both our capacity building and the development of our programming.

 Group Philanthropy Partners*
(all of the opportunities below are also open to Partners)

  • Review portions of applications from final grants applicants

  • Attend site visits

  • Vote on top choices of grant docket

  • Eligible to interview to be on Grants Committee (committee members are appointed in the fall)

  • Suggest, plan, lead and/or attend educational events

Seminar/ Conversation Series

  • Event planning

  • Market/promote series

  • Assist with day of activities (such as registration, set-up)

Engagement/Fundraising   

  • Cultivate Group Philanthropy Partners

  • Train/Coach board and staff on fundraising skills

  • Assist with strategizing a Partner development plan

  • Plan engagement events

Convening   

  • Organize the convening of grantees, funders, and other organizations

  • Organize brown bag discussion groups

  • Organize learning communities

Science Writing, Research & Ideas   

  • Contribute to conversations at monthly Idea Club meetings

  • Lead Idea Club in specific discussion topic

  • Write and edit seminar handouts

  • Write articles for e-news, website and/or local papers

Evaluation   

  • Assist in creation of evaluation metrics and plans

  • Train/Coach Board on logic model and theory of change work

  • Assist in consolidating and communicating information about the Foundation’s impact

Special Projects  

  • Website optimization

  • Pro bono legal services

Serve on a Committee   

  • Seminar Committee

  • Evaluation/Assessment Committee

  • Engagement/Fundraising Committee

  • Website/Technology Committee

  • Communications/PR Committee

  • Volunteer Management Committee

  • Finance/Investment Committee

*Group Philanthropy Partners are defined as annual donors of at least $250.

Board leadership is a key volunteer role at the Foundation.  Please let us know if this is an opportunity that would interest you.

If you are interested in learning more about the volunteer opportunities that are available, or to schedule a meeting to discuss your engagement with the Foundation, please contact Operations and Program Manager, Nora Burton at nora at sustainablepath.org or via phone at 206-443-8464.