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1 person is interested
Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Learning Bridge
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1 person is interested
The Learning Bridge Board is seeking additional committee members for its Fundraising
Committee. Desired Fundraising Committee members will have the following skills,
assets, and/or achievements:
· Led a fundraising campaign bringing in $20K+
· Has organized a fundraising event
· Access to large high-wealth networks and philanthropy circles in Austin
· Ability to cold call businesses and personal networks to make the asks for funds going towards our mission
· Can engage in ongoing donor stewardship
· Grant writing and foundation networking experience
This committee member will collaborate with the fundraising committee to develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns. They will also identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners. They will commit 2-3 hours per month to meet virtually and engage in committee communications.
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About Learning Bridge
Location:
PO Box 160772, Austin, TX 78716, US
Mission Statement
Learning Bridge matches tutors with kids in foster care to give them the educational support they need to stay in school, improve academic performance, and achieve greater success later in life.
Description
History
The idea for Learning Bridge came from our founder’s search for a tutor for her foster daughter. While she found many organizations in central Texas to help kids in foster care, she discovered that no organization existed to address the unique educational needs of kids in foster care. Sadly, only half of youth in foster care graduate from high school and shortly after emancipation, 40-50% of foster youth become homeless. Due to many factors, kids in foster care are often one to two grade levels behind in school.
After a needs assessment and surveys of foster parents, Connect for Success launched as a pilot program at Foster Village in August 2020.
Based on its early success, Learning Bridge launched as a standalone nonprofit, in February 2021and has made a measurable difference in the lives of students in the program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
PO Box 160772Austin, TX 78716
DATE POSTED
January 29, 2025
SKILLS
- Strategic Planning
- Fundraising
- Grant Writing / Research
- Resource Development / Management
- Networking
- Project Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 20
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours a month (to attend meetings/ complete the planned work assigned)
- Attend committee meetings with board members once a month (or as scheduled bi monthly)