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FHG is Looking for a [Volunteer] Business Development Officer - Mentor our Executive Team and Help Secure Contracts
Quick Pitch Description
Mentor social impact executives, connect with prospects, and help promote community-ownership to drive social change by committing 10-20 hrs/week.
Purpose
Help advance bold social change initiatives related to community & international development as you work with Findlay House Global (FHG) to re-power communities—mentor FHG's executive leadership team and connect with prospects to expand FHG's impact.
Role
Mentor FHG's Executive Team, send outreach emails, meet with—and present to—potential partners, and track progress—all while driving meaningful social change through securing contracts for community and international development work.
Company Culture
Re-powering, Collaborative, and Fun!
ROLE SUMMARY
Indoor / Outdoor
Active / Mellow
Mind / Body
Independent / Social
Job Title: Volunteer Business Development Officer
Organization: Findlay House Global (FHG)
Location: Remote with occasional in-person meetings as needed
Commitment: 10-20 hours per week (flexible)
Location: Remote
Level: Experienced (Expert/Senior)
About Findlay House Global:
Findlay House Global (FHG) is a trailblazing consulting firm rooted in service, committed to re-powering underserved communities to lead the discussion on development. With a bold mission and people-centered approach, FHG focuses on compassionate and community-driven solutions for meaningful social and behavior change.
Role Summary:
Findlay House Global is seeking a dedicated and experienced Volunteer Business Development Officer to play a vital role in expanding our presence and securing opportunities in government contracting, corporate social responsibility projects, and more!
The Business Development Officer is a key team member of Findlay House Global. This role provides an opportunity to build a legacy by mentoring a group of young professionals within FHG's executive team who are driving meaningful social change.
This position is ideal for individuals with extensive government or corporate experience who are passionate about giving back and staying engaged in purposeful work.
Whether you are a retiree exploring a "Golden Gap Year" or a seasoned professional with active networks, we invite you to contribute to our bold mission as a servant leader who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
Key Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Business Development Officer will support Findlay House Global’s growth strategy by connecting with prospective partners, nurturing relationships, and maintaining organized business development efforts. The scope of work is dynamic and may evolve as we learn and grow together.
Prospect Meetings and Presentations (40%)
Identify and connect with potential partners, clients, and government agencies.
Schedule and lead introductory meetings, presenting FHG’s expertise, capabilities, and mission with professionalism and passion.
Represent Findlay House Global at virtual or in-person networking opportunities as needed.
Outreach and Cold Emailing (30%)
Proactively research and identify new business development opportunities.
Craft compelling outreach emails that align with FHG’s bold, compassionate tone.
Follow up consistently with prospects to nurture relationships and maintain momentum.
Record-Keeping and Administrative Tasks (20%)
Maintain accurate and organized records of outreach activities, meetings, and follow-ups.
Support the tracking of leads, opportunities, and pipeline progress using spreadsheets or CRM tools.
Document feedback from prospects to inform strategy adjustments.
Strategic Development Support (10%)
Collaborate with leadership to refine business development strategies and identify emerging opportunities in government contracting.
Provide insight and recommendations based on previous experience and connections.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in government contracting, procurement, or related business development roles.
A strong network of contacts within government agencies, corporations, or other contracting spaces (e.g. philanthropic).
A servant leader mindset with a willingness to actively contribute and support FHG’s mission.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with FHG leadership.
Organizational skills and attention to detail to manage records and outreach effectively.
Tech-savviness, including comfort with email, spreadsheets, and virtual meeting tools.
Who You Might Be:
A retiree or seasoned professional looking to give back, stay sharp, and remain engaged in meaningful work.
Someone with active or recent connections in government spaces who wants to leverage their experience for community-driven change.
A hands-on leader excited to join a mission-driven organization and contribute directly to its success.
Benefits of Joining Us:
A flexible volunteer commitment of 10-20 hours per week.
The opportunity to play a key role in expanding an organization dedicated to re-powering communities and advancing social change.
A chance to stay connected to your professional expertise, networks, and meaningful work while making a difference.
Collaboration with a passionate, innovative, and bold team.
To Apply:
If you’re inspired by our mission and excited about this role, please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to letswork@findlayhouseglobal.com with the subject line: Volunteer Business Development Officer Application.
Findlay House Global is an equal-opportunity organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and celebrating the unique contributions of all individuals. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week
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ABOUT FINDLAY HOUSE GLOBAL
Findlay House Global (FHG) is helps governments, NGOs, and the private sector connect with diverse communities to bridge the gap between decision-makers and local voices. By transforming conversations into collaborative action, we co-create people-centered programs and policies that re-power communities to take ownership of change—delivering meaningful outcomes that last.
[CLOSED] FHG is Hiring a Community Champion (Asheville, NC) for the O.U.R. Asheville Community Engagement Academy
Findlay House Global is recruiting a part-time Community Champion for a City of Asheville-funded project—Organizing and Uniting to Re-Power (O.U.R.) Asheville Community Engagement Academy.
The objective of the academy is to build community capacity in the area of public participation in city-government decision-making.
ROLE SUMMARY
Deadline for applications, cover letters and resumes: 5 February 2024
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Estimated Assignment Start Date: February 2024
Assignment Type: (temporary, part-time, estimated at 5-8 hours a week, available M-F and some weekends, estimated at 3-5 months)
Level: Experienced (Mid-Level)
Compensation: $27.39 - $31.00/hour
The Community Champion is a key O.U.R. Asheville Academy, Findlay House Global project team member.
The Community Champion supports the implementation of Findlay House Global’s Re-Power Development® approach to community engagement and participation by helping to establish rapport with Asheville residents who have historically been underrepresented (BIPOC, Younger Adults, People with Disabilities, LGBTQ+).
The Community Champion will work as part of the FHG Project Team to identify the needs and necessary resources to move engagement forward so that local community members are aware of the academy program and have the opportunity to apply to one of two cohorts if they are interested in being a part of the academy.
The Community Champion will represent FHG externally (“in the field”) but will represent and reflect the perspectives of citizens internally (“at the office”).
Community Champion Responsibilities:
1) Engagement and Participation: Leads community engagement and participation.
Assist with coordination and facilitation of academy workshop sessions across two cohorts
Build awareness of the O.U.R. Asheville Academy
Engage LOCAL Asheville residents to ensure they are aware of and engaged in all aspects of project activities to support FHG in meeting its mission and project goals
Conduct one-on-one and intercept interviews
Ensures that engagement and participation activities are aligned with FHG’s commitment to ethics and excellence
2) Relationship Building and Communication: Establishes relationships and maintains communication with community stakeholders
Leverage personal network of Asheville residents (to include associations, schools, places of worship, businesses, and other groups etc.)
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with KEY community members through relationship building and communication, including: local residents, business leaders in the community, etc.
3) Reporting: Inputs information including stakeholder information as well as data, statistics, analytics, and metrics related to community member and stakeholder engagement
Collect, organize and analyze qualitative (observable) and quantitative (numerical) data
Complete reports on engagement activities (i.e. attendance reports, interview summaries, etc.)
Database maintenance (ensures relevant information is included and up-to-date, for example name, email, and phone number)
4) Support Stakeholder Analysis and Content Creation: Leverages the voice and feedback of residents and community members to inform content creation.
Assist and prioritize aligning community members’ priorities to stated project objectives
YOUR EXPERIENCE (QUALIFICATIONS)
Asheville Resident
Large network in Asheville that includes Asheville residents, neighborhood associations, school contacts, contacts for places of worship, business contacts, etc.)
Deep connections in/to one or more of Asheville’s historically underrepresented groups (BIPOC, Younger Adults, People with Disabilities, LGBTQ+).
2+ years or more demonstrable experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
Experience in cold calls/interviewing people
Reliable transportation
Excellent communications and presentation skills
Data entry skills
(Preferred) Experience working with Google Drive
(Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree
All candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn and be coached, and have leadership and relationship management experience.
This is a part-time position,.
Interested applicants should submit a one-page cover letter and resume by 5 February 2024, using the form below.
We encourage people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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ABOUT FINDLAY HOUSE GLOBAL
Findlay House Global (FHG) is a small business that provides Development and Communications consulting to governments, international non-governmental organizations (iNGOs) and non-profits, and the private sector.
Powered by our vision of impacted and underserved people leading the discussion on development, FHG collaborates with community members to assist them in providing community solutions. Using our people-centered, Re-Power Development® approach, we mobilize people in targeted communities and countries towards ownership of development processes, thereby increasing the effectiveness and sustainability of development projects, programmes, and services.
All applicants to posted positions are subject to stringent vetting and background checks.
[CLOSED] FHG is Hiring a Community Champion (Kent County, Maryland) for the "Beyond Your Mental" Program
Findlay House Global is recruiting a part-time Community Champion for a Kent County Local Management Board (KCLMB) funded project—the student-led and designed behavioral health intervention peer mentoring program known as “Beyond Your Mental.”
The objective of the program is to address the “mentality” that currently drives high-risk behavior among Kent County 8th and 9th Graders.
ROLE SUMMARY
Deadline for applications, cover letters and resumes: 3 February 2024
Location: Kent County, Maryland
Estimated Assignment Start Date: February 2024
Assignment Type: (temporary, part-time, estimated at 3-5 months)
Level: Experienced (Mid-Level)
The Community Champion is a key Findlay House Global project team member.
The Community Champion supports the implementation of Findlay House Global’s Re-Power Development® approach to community engagement and participation by helping to establish rapport with Kent County High School students, administration, Kent County Middle School students and administration, parents, and community stakeholders including KCLMB and Kent County Public School.
The Community Champion will work as part of the FHG Project Team to identify the needs and necessary resources to move implementation of the student-led and designed “Beyond Your Mental” (BYM) peer-to-peer mentoring program forward so that KCHS and KCMS students, parents, staff, as well as local community members are aware of the program; and KCHS and KCMS students have the opportunity to apply to the program if they are interested—particularly, students who have historically been underrepresented (BIPOC, English as a Second Language (ESL), LGBTQ+, Students with Disabilities, and middle students who have a history of needing behavioral health interventions).
The Community Champion will represent FHG externally (“in the field”) but will represent and reflect the perspectives of students and families internally (“at the office”).
Community Champion Responsibilities:
1) Engagement and Participation: Leads community engagement and participation.
Assist with coordination and facilitation of BYM mentoring sessions
Build awareness of the BYM peer mentoring program
Engage KCPS schools particularly KCHS and KCMS to ensure they are aware of and engaged in all aspects of project activities to support FHG in meeting its mission and project goals
Ensures that engagement and participation activities are aligned with FHG’s commitment to ethics and excellence
2) Relationship Building and Communication: Establishes relationships and maintains communication with community stakeholders
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with KEY community stakeholders through relationship building and communication, including: parents, school administration, resource leaders in the community, etc.
3) Reporting: Inputs information including stakeholder information as well as data, statistics, analytics, and metrics related to student and stakeholder engagement
Collect, organize and analyze qualitative (observable) and quantitative (numerical) data
Complete reports on engagement activities (i.e. attendance reports, interview summaries, etc.)
Database maintenance (ensures relevant information is included, up-to-date, and on file for each student participant - example name, email, and phone number)
4) Support Stakeholder Analysis and Content Creation: Leverages the voice and feedback of students to inform content creation.
Assist and prioritize aligning students’ priorities to stated project objectives
YOUR EXPERIENCE (QUALIFICATIONS)
Large network in Kent County that includes families, KCPS school contacts, contacts for community-based organizations, business contacts, etc.)
Deep connections in/to one or more of Kent County’s historically underrepresented student groups (Black students, English as a Second Language (ESL) students, LGBTQ+ students, Students with Disabilities, and students who have a history of needing behavioral health interventions).
2+ years or more demonstrable experience in coordinating and facilitating meetings, trainings, workshops, etc.
Experience in cold calls/interviewing people
Reliable transportation
Excellent communications and presentation skills
Data entry skills
(Preferred) Experience working with Google Drive
(Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree
All candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn and be coached, and have leadership and relationship management experience.
This is a part-time position,.
Interested applicants should submit a one-page cover letter and resume by 3 February 2023, using the form below.
We encourage people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Apply For This Position
ABOUT FINDLAY HOUSE GLOBAL
Findlay House Global (FHG) is a small business that provides Development and Communications consulting to governments, international non-governmental organizations (iNGOs) and non-profits, and the private sector.
Powered by our vision of impacted and underserved people leading the discussion on development, FHG collaborates with community members to assist them in providing community solutions. Using our people-centered, Re-Power Development® approach, we mobilize people in targeted communities and countries towards ownership of development processes, thereby increasing the effectiveness and sustainability of development projects, programmes, and services.
All applicants to posted positions are subject to stringent vetting and background checks.