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ORGANIZATION: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
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The Team TAPS Development/Fundraising Specialist will perform the following functions for the Team TAPS Program:
1. Conducting research while working with Team TAPS Program lead to solicit donations, sponsorships and in-kind gifts from corporate partners.
2. Develop new relationships that do not currently exist to support TAPS.
3. Become a subject matter expert and "sell" the TAPS Mission through public engagement and awareness, while speaking to prospective donors.
4. Work in teams to develop fundraising strategy based on the goals set by Team TAPS.
5. Be available at least once a month for Team TAPS meeting at Arlington, VA office.
Requirements:
1. Must have proven fundraising experience soliciting and creating new relationships with donors (no minimum number of years required).
2. Must be able to commit duration of 11 months to Team TAPS (the full lifecycle of Team TAPS events).
3. Bachelor’s Degree or equal experience in Marketing, Sales, Development/Fundraising, or non-profit management is preferred.
4. Must be comfortable making phone calls, asking for money, sponsorships and gifts to support Team TAPS events.
5. Must be willing to submit to criminal background check.
Serious inquiries only please. Those interested will be required to provide a resume or portfolio of their work and experience. Candidates who are chosen will also be required to conduct an in person interview. After initial training, orientation and Team TAPS meeting, candidates will be assigned to teams, provided expectations, goals and will have flexible hours that meet their schedule. We have all the capabilities to work remotely through cloud based services, GoToMeeting and other technologies that will allow for communication among teams.
About TAPS: The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is the national organization providing compassionate care for the families of America’s fallen military heroes and has offered support to more than 50,000 surviving family members of our fallen military and their caregivers since 1994. TAPS provides peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, grief seminars and retreats for adults, Good Grief Camps for children, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, online and in-person support groups and a 24/7 resource and information helpline for all who have been affected by a death in the Armed Forces. Services are provided free of charge. For more information go to www.taps.org or call the toll-free TAPS resource and information helpline at 1.800.959.TAPS (8277).
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About Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Location:
3033 Wilson Blvd, Third Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, US
Mission Statement
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one. Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones. TAPS has assisted more than 100,000 surviving families, casualty officers and caregivers. If you are grieving the loss of a fallen service member, or if you know someone who can use our support, the TAPS 24/7 National Military Survivor Helpline is always available toll-free with loving support and resources at 800-959-TAPS (8277). If our mission to care for the families of America’s fallen heroes speaks to you as well, we welcome you to connect with us about giving, volunteering, professional engagement or careers.
Description
OUR WORK
TAPS provides a variety of programs to survivors nation and worldwide. Our National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp has been held annually in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Day weekend since 1994. TAPS also conducts regional survivor seminars with adult and youth programs at locations across the country as well as retreats and expeditions around the world. Staff connects surviving family members to counseling in their community and helps navigate benefits and resources.
PEER SUPPORT FOR BEREAVED SURVIVORS
TAPS was founded on the principles of best practices in peer-based emotional support for bereaved survivors. Today, TAPS provides care to over 100,000 grieving military family members using these best practices. Peer support gives those who have had a unique experience or who are facing a personal challenge the framework to connect with others who share that experience or challenge. Peer support happens in individual and group settings. By the simple act of knowing they are not alone in their experience and realizing that other have overcome similar challenges, peers find validation, normalization, and ultimately, a sense of hopefulness.
TAPS is a national nonprofit 501(c)3 Veterans Service Organization and has a four-star rating on Charity Navigator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3033 Wilson BlvdSuite 630Arlington, VA 22201
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2015
SKILLS
- Grant Writing / Research
- Fundraising
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Community Outreach
- Market Research / Analysis
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One Team TAPS Meeting a Month minimum. Varies.
- Must be able to commit 11 months, the duration (start to finish) of largest Team TAPS event.