Strategic Advisor Volunteers

Role Summary

The Strategic Advisor Volunteer will provide high-level guidance to the Transcendent Parenting Project (TPP) leadership during the organization’s pre-launch phase. This role is designed for experienced professionals who want to share their expertise in governance, strategy, fundraising, and program design. Advisors will help shape the nonprofit’s foundation, ensure compliance with best practices, and serve as mentors to leadership, preparing TPP for long-term growth and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on TPP’s strategic direction, ensuring mission, vision, and values align with long-term goals.
• Provide guidance on nonprofit governance, board development, and compliance with bylaws and policies.
• Offer expertise on fundraising, donor cultivation, and philanthropic trends to strengthen sustainability.
• Review program models and evaluation methods, offering insights for effective family-centered services.
• Assist in building strategic partnerships with community organizations, colleges, and workforce agencies.
• Review budgets and financial strategies, providing recommendations for sustainability and accountability.
• Mentor TPP leadership, serving as a sounding board for decision-making and organizational growth.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Planning & Visioning:

Ability to guide nonprofits in refining mission, vision, and long-term strategies while aligning with community needs and organizational values.

• Governance & Nonprofit Leadership:

Knowledge of board development, bylaws, and compliance standards to ensure strong governance and ethical operations.

• Fundraising & Philanthropy Expertise:

Experience cultivating donors, securing grants, and understanding philanthropic trends to strengthen financial sustainability.

• Program Design & Evaluation:

Skills in developing, reviewing, and assessing program models, ensuring services are evidence-based, family-centered, and measurable for impact.

• Partnership & Network Development:

Ability to connect nonprofits with community partners, colleges, workforce agencies, and service providers to expand reach and credibility.

• Financial Oversight & Sustainability:

Competence in reviewing budgets, advising on revenue models, and implementing financial best practices for growth and stability.

• Mentorship & Leadership Development:

Capacity to coach and mentor nonprofit leaders, offering perspective, accountability, and guidance for effective decision-making and growth.

Impact

By serving as a Strategic Advisor Volunteer, individuals will directly influence TPP’s ability to build a solid foundation for success. Their expertise will help shape the nonprofit’s direction, secure financial stability, and strengthen leadership capacity, ensuring that families navigating separation and co-parenting have access to innovative, community-driven alternatives to family court.