Board of Directors - Revenue Strategy

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About Us

Awaken Pittsburgh is a growing, energetic organization that draws upon the wisdom of mindfulness and meditation to serve a broad public. Our mission is to foster well-being, empathy, and compassion for all by teaching and encouraging mindfulness and meditation practices. Awaken Pittsburgh uses evidence-based curricula and programming to serve individuals, organizations, and communities to seek clarity, focus, renewal, and improved productivity.

Working closely with Awaken Pittsburgh’s Executive Director and Board, the new Board Member, as a member of our fundraising committee will help guide our fundraising strategies and implementation to promote future growth and help fulfill the institution’s mission, vision, and create long-term sustainability.THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDENCY IN THE PITTSBURGH METRO AREA . See our web site at www.awakenpittsburgh.org for more.

About The Position

What can you expect in this role?(Essential Duties)

• Prepare for and attend quarterly board meetings and monthly committee meetings (approximately 2 hours each)
• Work between meeting (~8 hours/month) to:
• Develop, market, execute, and participate in fundraising activities and/or special events
• Strategize fundraising plans and activities that assist the organization in meeting its goals and delivering upon its mission
• Collaborate to coordinate delivery of materials, campaigns and collateral
• Provide guidance and assist in management of donor and earned revenue development
• Research and/or contact potential donors, both institutional and individual.

About You:

• You can think and act strategically with an eye on the "big picture" of a dynamic, future-focused non-profit organization
• You are comfortable being a public face of Awaken Pittsburgh, i.e., at community events or with donors
• You are ideally experienced in fundraising and can solicit and successfully steward donors.
• You are collaborative by nature, focusing on shared objectives and goals
• You are a person of high integrity who shows accessibility and accountability through your actions.
• You are current with your mindfulness or contemplative practice
• You have 10 hours a month to dedicate to this position.

Education and Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience or educational background
• Ideally, equipped with previous board and/or non-profit management skills

Awaken Pittsburgh is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

What makes you, you? At Awaken Pittsburgh, we welcome all talents, skill sets, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that each of us plays a part and can contribute to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging. Our culture results from our behaviors, actions, commitments, and how we get things done by being as collaborative and inclusive as possible. In turn, our culture of belonging inspires us to speak, listen, learn from each other and bring forward the best ideas to strengthen and pursue our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other diverse identity or protected classification.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to beth@awakenpittsburgh.org