Volunteer Board Member – Grants / Long-Term Funding

Are you passionate about animal welfare and ready to make a meaningful impact on a nonprofit animal rescue? We want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Volunteer Board Member with a focus on Grants and Long-Term Funding to join the leadership team at Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation.

About Us:

Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization specializing in animal rescue and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide abandoned animals with medical care, emotional support, and a path toward finding loving, permanent homes. Every effort we make is driven by compassion and a commitment to the welfare of animals in need.

How You Will Contribute:

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight on grant opportunities and long-term funding initiatives.
• Advise leadership on funding priorities and strategies for sustainable revenue streams.
• Collaborate effectively with other board members to ensure organizational growth and long-term stability.
• Participate in discussions and votes regarding financial and grant-related decisions.
• Implement ideas for long-term success and sustainability.

Immediate Ownership:

Provides high-level guidance and oversight for grant and funding strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience with nonprofit funding, grant strategy, or long-term financial planning.
• Strong professional communication skills (email and virtual meetings).
• Ability to assess organizational needs, provide strategic leadership, and make sound decisions.
• Prior board or nonprofit leadership experience in a 501(c)(3) or similar organization a plus.
• Must reside in California.
• Must be willing to support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

Commitment Details:

• This is a volunteer board position.
• Expected to participate in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly board meetings initially, transitioning to quarterly meetings as the board and operations stabilize.
• This role can be performed remotely; attendance at virtual board meetings is required.
• Support long-term growth toward a paid staff structure.

How to Apply:

Please send an email to board@chesterscorner.org with your resume and a short introduction of yourself and why you are interested in joining Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation as a board member. Please be sure to put the title “Volunteer Board Member – Grants / Long-Term Funding” in the subject line of your email.

Additional Notes:

This is a volunteer role; no compensation will be provided.