The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Washington, DC (YNPNdc)’s mission is to elevate, energize, and educate the Washington DC Metro nonprofit community by sharing resources, building skills, and fostering connections. Our Board of Directors leads our community of 30+ volunteers in all aspects of the organization’s programming, communications, membership services, and strategic visioning and implementation.
This is an opportunity to be part of a community of passionate individuals looking to make a difference for peers in the nonprofit space. We are especially eager to bring in new Directors seeking to contribute time and energy (3 hours / week) to our commitment to equity, volunteer coordination, and organizational/Board development.
Directors will have an opportunity to lead a volunteer committee, play an integral role in strategic planning, and serve a local audience of 2,500+ plugged into the YNPNdc network. Board Members are expected to commit to at least a two-year term (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026).
Please review Board Member Expectations and Time Commitments.
YNPNdc has existing partnerships with local mission-aligned organizations to further advance our mission of elevating, energizing, and educating the Washington DC Metro nonprofit community. We are searching for a passionate Director of Partnership to cultivate our existing relationships and identify new partnership and sponsorship opportunities. In this fundraising and relationship-building role, the Director will lead YNPNdc’s sponsorship and partnership efforts, including co-chairing the Fundraising Committee alongside the Director of Fundraising.
Primary Responsibilities
- Strengthen and execute YNPNdc’s sponsorship and partnership strategy alongside the Director of Fundraising and the Board’s Governance Committee.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of existing partnerships, utilizing data to inform renewal decisions.
- Proactively source and secure monetary sponsorships from mission-aligned organizations and universities.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to draft and manage comprehensive sponsorship and partnership agreements.
- Track partner and sponsorship progress and share updates with the Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee.
- Work with the Director of Recruitment and Retention to interview and onboard Fundraising Committee volunteers.
Preferred Qualifications
As a young professional organization, YNPNdc is committed to providing opportunities for young and/or aspiring nonprofit professionals to develop the skills needed to advance their nonprofit careers. As such, the qualifications below are not required to apply for the position, but applicants should have interest in gaining experience and/or further advancing their knowledge in these areas:
- Expertise in nonprofit relationship-building efforts and soliciting corporate sponsorships.
- Experience leading and managing a team, including working collaboratively across teams.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating partnership agreements.
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and project management skills.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. EST on May 1. Candidates selected to interview will be contacted by a Board Member.