Fundraising Advisor & Internship Mentor (Volunteer)

GUIDESHIP

Job Title: Fundraising Advisor & Internship Mentor (Volunteer)

Location: Remote (This position is on an as-needed basis, 5-10 hours per month)

Compensation: This is a volunteer board position.

Application Deadline: August 30, 2026

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About Guideship

Guideship is a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to creating career pathways for underserved communities through mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, workforce readiness training, and cybersecurity education.

Over the past three years, our affiliated workforce development initiatives have invested more than $700,000 to develop and mature a nationally recognized Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program. The program has become one of Maryland's leading cybersecurity apprenticeship models, serving individuals from underserved communities and helping graduates launch careers in technology and cybersecurity.

We are now seeking experienced volunteer Board Members who can help Guideship scale its impact through fundraising, strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and nonprofit growth.

Guideship seeks an experienced fundraising professional to serve as a Volunteer Fundraising Advisor & Internship Mentor. This individual will provide strategic guidance and mentorship to a Summer Fundraising & Nonprofit Development Intern while helping the organization establish foundational fundraising practices.

The advisor will not be responsible for executing fundraising activities directly but will coach, guide, and transfer knowledge to the intern and organizational leadership throughout the engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Planning

• Review and provide guidance on the organization's fundraising strategy.
• Help identify realistic fundraising opportunities and revenue targets.
• Advise on donor cultivation, stewardship, and sponsorship development.
• Recommend fundraising best practices and tools.

Intern Mentorship

• Meet with the intern weekly to review progress and priorities.
• Coach the intern on fundraising outreach, donor engagement, and event planning.
• Provide constructive feedback on fundraising materials and presentations.
• Share practical fundraising experiences and lessons learned.

Event Development

• Advise the intern on planning and executing a fundraising event.
• Review sponsorship packages and donor engagement plans.
• Assist in developing event goals, timelines, and success metrics.
• Attend the fundraising event when possible.

Capacity Building

• Help establish repeatable fundraising processes.
• Recommend potential advisory board members and community partners.
• Provide guidance on grant prospecting and corporate sponsorship strategies.
• Transfer fundraising knowledge to organizational leadership.

Desired Qualifications

• Passion for workforce development, education, and creating opportunities for underserved populations.
• Minimum 10 years of nonprofit fundraising, development, philanthropy, corporate giving, or grant management experience.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants, sponsorships, major gifts, or fundraising event revenue.
• Experience mentoring staff, interns, or volunteers.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Retired professionals are highly encouraged to apply.

Desired Outcomes

By the conclusion of the 10-week engagement, the advisor will have helped the organization:

• Develop a practical fundraising strategy.
• Establish a donor and sponsorship pipeline.
• Successfully coached the intern through the planning and execution of a fundraising event.
• Build foundational fundraising knowledge within Guideship leadership.
• Create processes that support long-term fundraising sustainability.

Impact

Your expertise will help create career opportunities, workforce training programs, mentorship initiatives, and educational pathways for underserved individuals while preparing the next generation of nonprofit leaders.

Why is this role needed

The mentor will:

• Transfer real-world fundraising knowledge to the intern.
• Help develop a realistic fundraising strategy.
• Introduce best practices for donor cultivation and sponsorship outreach.
• Coach the intern through planning and executing the fundraising event.
• Provide accountability and weekly guidance.
• Help Guideship establish long-term fundraising processes.

Recommended Mentor Expectations

Time Commitment

• 5-10 hours per week
• 10-week volunteer engagement
• Mostly remote with occasional meetings
• Attend the fundraising event

Ideal Candidate

• Retired nonprofit executive, development director, foundation executive, corporate philanthropy leader, fundraising consultant, or nonprofit board member.
• Proven experience raising $50,000+ annually through grants, sponsorships, donor campaigns, or fundraising events.
• Passion for workforce development, education, mentorship, and underserved communities.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at ***email_hidden***.

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