Board Member - Development & Institutional Funding

About Steps to New Horizons

Steps to New Horizons Corp.(STNH) is a Philadelphia 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing financial literacy education to people who are building their financial lives from scratch: immigrants and newcomers to the U.S., people who have recently lost a spouse or partner and are managing finances alone for the first time, and young adults entering adult financial life. Our workshops are delivered in partnership with community organizations, resettlement agencies, and workforce development programs. Founded by Iryna Kirieieva — a former banker with 20 years of experience in Europe and a background as a financial advisor in the U.S. — STNH brings real-world expertise to people who need it most.

About This Role

We are recruiting a board member who will lead STNH's fundraising and institutional development efforts. This is an active, working board role — not ceremonial. You will be STNH's primary connection to the Philadelphia philanthropic community, helping us secure the grants and partnerships that will allow us to grow from pilot workshops to a sustainable program.

What You Will Do

• Identify, research, and prioritize relevant grant opportunities from foundations, government programs, and corporate giving sources
• Support in preparing grant proposals and interim/final reports
• Develop and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors
• Help design and execute at least one fundraising initiative per year (e.g., end-of-year appeal, small cultivation event)
• Provide introductions to foundation program officers, corporate giving contacts, or major donors in your network
• Participate in quarterly board meetings and contribute to annual budget review and strategic planning
• Review financial statements and ensure the organization maintains sound financial practices

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, major gift fundraising, or foundation relations
• Knowledge of Philadelphia's philanthropic landscape — awareness of key foundations, corporate giving programs, or government funding streams
• Strong writing skills and comfort with relationship-based outreach
• Ability to review nonprofit financial statements
• Shared values around financial inclusion, immigrant empowerment, and economic equity
• Experience with immigrant/refugee-serving organizations is a plus but not required
• Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile in your application message.

What You Get

• The opportunity to shape a mission-driven organization from the ground up
• A voice in programmatic and strategic decisions
• Reference letter and LinkedIn recommendation from the Executive Director upon successful completion of term

Time Commitment:

Approximately 4–6 hours per month | 3-year term, renewable