Board of Directors - Fundraising Specialist

Position: Board Member (Fundraising & Development Specialist)

Location: Remote / New York City Area

Position Type: Volunteer (Governance)

Purpose

Brick Road Life Skills Corporation guides vulnerable urban youth through life choices by connecting them with credible mentors who have walked similar paths. We are seeking a fundraising professional to join our Board of Directors. This individual will architect and lead our financial sustainability strategy, transforming our established 12-week youth resilience curriculum and 5-week blue-collar empowerment initiative into fully funded, scalable operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Strategic Development: Design and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan targeting private foundations, corporate sponsorships, and individual major gifts.
• Committee Leadership: Form and chair the Board Development Committee to oversee all organizational resource mobilization.
• Donor Relations: Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with key institutional funders and corporate partners in the NYC urban development and workforce sectors.
• Grant Oversight: Provide strategic direction for grant identification, writing, and compliance, ensuring alignment with corporate metrics.
• Governance: Attend quarterly board meetings, review financial health indicators, and maintain strict fiduciary oversight of the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in non-profit fundraising, development, or philanthropic corporate social responsibility (CSR).
• Demonstrated track record of securing five-figure grants or corporate sponsorships.
• Existing network within NYC youth services, workforce development, or philanthropic foundations is highly desirable.
• Strong commitment to the mission of empowering urban youth through lived-experience mentorship.

Time and Financial Commitment

• Time: Standard commitment of 4 to 6 hours per month, including committee work and monthly governance meetings.
• Financial ("Give or Get"): A mandatory annual commitment of $1,000. This baseline financial expectation can be met through a personal contribution (Give) or raised through your professional network (Get).