Fundraising Director For New Foundation

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If you are not working, or if you are working at a capacity beneath your ability, a volunteer position with KeelWorks might be right for you. KeelWorks volunteers work 5-10 hours a week. KeelWorks has a core staff of volunteers, several pilot projects, and a flourishing intern program, all building the KeelWorks technical and intellectual infrastructure.

The KeelWorks is a 501(3)(c) federally approved non-profit foundation dedicated to changing life outcomes in under-achieving learners. KeelWorks provides a focal point for students across the globe to link and learn together. KeelWorks delivers core skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and individual learning strategy. KeelWorks applies social-networking and active learning strategies to promote emotional intelligence. We seek to change the world one learner at a time providing critical life skills and supporting new options for a better future.

KeelWorks currently is without funding. All program design and development is done by volunteers. Our staff includes program managers, systems analysts, and instructional designers across the globe. Every one of our volunteers participates for two reasons: they believe in the vision and they want to build or enhance their resume experience.

KeelWorks needs fundraising to support program development, low-income participant access, and systems implementation. We need corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and individual donations. The director of fundraising will work with program managers to develop a funding strategy and a program process with the support of volunteer interns. KeelWorks needs a well-considered long-term strategy for fundraising; it also needs a short-term action plan for immediate results.

The successful applicant will understand and appreciate the connection between core learning skills and economic disadvantage, as well as the social benefit of providing hope where no hope exists. The applicant will be passionate about strategy, diversity, communication, and process improvement. Most importantly, the applicant will be a learner, a teacher, and a catalyst for change.

While this position is initially unpaid, the successful incumbent will advance to full-time permanent status.

To further the discussion contact Robert Buchinski, Director of Organizational Development (buchinski@keelworks.org).

To learn more about KeelWorks please visit us at http://keelworks.org