Volunteer Executive Director & Chief Growth Officer (Virtual)

Outdoor Life Leadership is seeking an experienced nonprofit leader to serve as our Volunteer Executive Director & Chief Growth Officer. This long-term leadership role is ideal for someone who wants to help move a growing nonprofit beyond the startup stage and build a strong foundation for lasting impact.

This is an unpaid, remote volunteer opportunity (6–12 months, part-time). We do not provide stipends for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organizational strategy and long-term growth.
• Strengthen operations, systems, and organizational processes.
• Develop funding strategies through grants, donors, sponsors, and partnerships.
• Support board development and strategic planning.
• Recruit and mentor volunteer leaders.
• Build relationships with community, corporate, and nonprofit partners.
• Help position the organization for long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nonprofit, business, or mission-driven organization.
• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, operations, or strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Able to commit approximately 5–10 hours per week for 6–12 months.

Impact

Your leadership will help build the systems, partnerships, and funding needed to expand Outdoor Life Leadership's mission of making outdoor survival and safety possible for more youth and families.

What You'll Gain

• Executive-level nonprofit leadership experience.
• The opportunity to build a growing organization from the ground up.
• Professional references and LinkedIn recommendations upon successful completion.
• The satisfaction of creating lasting community impact.

Please note: Applicants must reside in the United States. Due to application volume, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.