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4 people are interested
Director of Fundraising (Board Position)
ORGANIZATION: Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
This is a non-paid volunteer position.
Are you someone who can oversee a year-round operation? Are you someone who has planning and management experience? Have you participated in non-profit fundraising? Stamford Dollars for Scholars is an all-volunteer 501(C)(3) organization looking for an individual who believes in supportng local students pursuing education after high school; someone who can oversee the fundraising activities for our organization.
Our sponsors come to us to manage their scholarships and select recipients from a pool of applicants each year. In addition, we provide our own scholarships funded through events we host throughout the year as well as general donations solicited from the community.
The right individual should have a comfortable knowledge or experience in:
- Accounting and Finance
- Budgeting and Planning
- Non-profit fundraising strategies
- Working within a non-profit organization
The Board believes this is a position that requires a commitment year-round, A board position will be considered for the right candidate.
More opportunities with Stamford Dollars for Scholars
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Stamford Dollars for Scholars
Location:
PO Box 3559, Stamford, CT 06905, US
Mission Statement
Stamford Dollars for Scholars has a single purpose: to mobilize the community to support students who live or go to high school school in Stamford with scholarships for college/vocational training. We hold fundraising events to fund our general scholarships and provide a clearinghouse for scholarship sponsors who wish to fund scholarships for a particular field, interest or target audience. We manage endowments, one time scholarships, and limited duration scholarship funds. Our recipients are chosen from the local Stamford community - Stamford residents graduating from any high school or anyone graduating from any of the high schools located in Stamford.
Description
Stamford Dollars for Scholars was established in September, 2011 to provide scholarship assistance to Stamford high school students who want to pursue their education beyond high school. We are an all-volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit with a passionate belief that education changes the fortunes of individuals and communities.
Stamford Dollars for Scholars is conceived around a simple idea: together we can step in and help talented and worthy local students secure the educational so necessary to achieveing their goals in today's competitive global work environment. With the high cost of college threatening to derail young aspirations, there's no greater gift we can give our student neighbors-in-need than access to the tools to create a brighter future.
We raise awareness by speaking to local organizations and parent/student groups, exhibiting at college fairs and informing the media. We also raise funds and award scholarships that enable local students to pursue their dreams
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 3559Stamford, CT 06905
DATE POSTED
November 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Financial Planning
- Budgeting
- Strategic Planning
- Accounting
- Business Planning
- Brand Development & Messaging
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 21
- Some time required each week; hours vary
- PC, Internet, Phone