Nonprofit
Fundraising & Development Volunteer
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Description
Location: Remote or Malvern, Arkansas (hybrid opportunities available)
Time Commitment: Flexible, ~3–5 hours per week
Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
About Us
The M.O.M. Project (Mending Our Mistakes, Inc.) is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting noncustodial parents as they rebuild their lives and relationships with their children. We provide trauma-informed programs, supervised visitation opportunities, peer mentorship, and advocacy for systemic reform in Arkansas and beyond.
Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate volunteer to help us raise critical funds that fuel our programs. This role is perfect for someone who wants to build experience in nonprofit development while making a meaningful impact on families navigating custody loss.
Responsibilities
- Research and identify potential donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities.
- Assist in writing grant proposals, fundraising letters, and donor outreach.
- Help design and run fundraising campaigns (online or community-based).
- Track donor information and ensure thank-you notes and updates are sent.
- Brainstorm creative ways to engage community partners, businesses, and churches in supporting our work.
Qualifications
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Interest or background in fundraising, development, communications, or nonprofit work.
- Organized and self-motivated.
- Compassion for families facing difficult custody challenges.
What You Gain
- Hands-on fundraising/development experience with a grassroots nonprofit.
- The opportunity to shape and grow a new program from the ground up.
- Recognition in our publications and events.
- The deep reward of helping mothers and children reconnect.
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- The "No Pity" Messaging Policy: Strictly prohibit sob stories or charity-trope messaging. Frame donor contributions as investments in regional family infrastructure and civic economic growth.
- Business Sponsorship Value Exchange: Instruct them to pitch businesses on clear return-on-investment (ROI)—such as tiered naming rights, logo placement on transit shuttles and trade hardhats, and verifiable CSR/ESG impact reporting.
- Tangible Monthly Giving Metrics: For recurring individual donors ("Family Champions"), give them concrete impact numbers to use rather than vague asks:
- $25/month = Door-to-door transit for a parent reporting to daily trade training.
- $50/month = Safe PRISM visitation suite access for a child and noncustodial parent.
- $100/month = Full digital workstation access and Grow with Google certification tools.
- Participant Privacy & Confidentiality: Never share participant names, court records, or family case details in marketing or donor emails. All impact stories must be anonymized to protect family dignity and court integrity.
