Job Description
Non-Profit Leadership Incubator
The Purpose Fellowship
Connecting Purpose to Impact
Executive Summary
We connect people to their purpose. Our mission is to transform how families support a healthier way towards a better life.
Join a first-of-its-kind non-profit incubator designed to nurture aspiring and established leaders in the social impact space. This 12-month intensive leadership fellowship offers direct collaboration with experienced non-profit leaders both domestically and internationally, emphasizing Voice Up's faith-based approach to connecting people with purpose.
At the heart of Voice Up's mission lies a commitment to empowering student athletes and aspiring entrepreneurs who seek to create positive social change through purpose-driven initiatives. Our core principles serve as both compass and foundation for these changemakers as they navigate the challenging terrain of social innovation.
Themes of Purpose-Driven Non-Profit Leadership
1. Purpose-Centered Leadership Development
- Authentic Mission Cultivation : Develop a clear, compelling mission that aligns with personal values and addresses genuine community needs
- Core Principles Integration : Embed Voice Up's foundational principles of collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy into organizational DNA
- Faith-Based Framework : Utilize spiritual guidance and pastoral counseling to maintain mission integrity while navigating complex challenges
2. Strategic Fundraising & Financial Sustainability
- Diverse Revenue Streams : Establish multiple funding channels including grants, donations, service fees, and strategic partnerships
- Relationship-Based Donor Development : Build authentic connections with donors that transcend transactional relationships
- Grant Mastery Pipeline : Develop expertise in identifying, applying for, and successfully managing grant funding
- Technology-Enabled Efficiency : Implement cost-saving technologies and automated workflows to maximize resource utilization
3. Compelling Storytelling & Brand Development
- Authentic Narrative Crafting : Develop a powerful organizational story that connects emotional impact with measurable outcomes
- Multi-Channel Communication : Create consistent messaging across digital platforms, in-person engagements, and printed materials
- Impact Visualization : Translate complex program outcomes into accessible, emotionally resonant success stories
- Community Voice Amplification : Center the experiences of those served in all communication strategies
4. Board Governance & Strategic Development
- Strategic Board Recruitment
- Develop a skills-based recruitment matrix identifying essential expertise areas
- Create a board composition strategy balancing professional skills, community representation, and lived experience
- Implement a thorough vetting process for mission alignment and commitment capacity
- Establish clear expectations through board member agreements and formal orientation
- Board Development & Engagement
- Design comprehensive onboarding that includes organizational history, programs, and financial models
- Facilitate ongoing governance training addressing fiduciary duties, legal obligations, and best practices
- Create meaningful committee structures that leverage individual board member strengths
- Implement regular board self-assessment and strategic skill development opportunities
- Governance Excellence
- Establish clear bylaws and board policies defining roles, responsibilities, and term limits
- Create a robust conflict of interest policy with annual disclosure requirements
- Develop a board dashboard with key performance indicators for effective oversight
- Implement a regular governance calendar with dedicated strategic planning sessions
- Strategic Planning Leadership
- Train boards to lead collaborative strategic planning processes engaging all stakeholders
- Develop frameworks for environmental scanning and SWOT analysis
- Create systems for translating strategic priorities into operational plans and budgets
- Implement mechanisms for regular strategy review and adaptation
5. Three-Year Business Planning Framework
- Year 1: Foundation Building
- Establish legal structure and governance
- Develop initial programs based on community needs assessment
- Secure seed funding through founding donors and initial grants
- Build core team and volunteer infrastructure
- Implement essential technology systems
- Year 2: Growth & Refinement
- Scale successful pilot programs
- Diversify funding sources
- Develop key performance indicators
- Establish strategic partnerships
- Enhance staff capabilities through professional development
- Year 3: Sustainability & Expansion
- Create long-term financial sustainability plan
- Develop succession planning for leadership
- Establish endowment or reserve funds
- Document and package successful methodologies
- Explore expansion opportunities based on proven impact
6. Human Capital Development
- DISC-Based Team Building : Utilize personality assessments to optimize team composition and communication
- Mental Health Integration : Implement support systems that maintain staff and volunteer wellbeing
- AI-Enhanced HR Systems : Leverage technology for recruitment, performance tracking, and professional development
- Global Talent Recruitment : Access diverse perspectives through international recruitment strategies
Voice Up Founder Qualifications & Experience
Our Founder brings exceptional credentials to lead this incubator:
- Healthcare Leadership : Pioneer in mental and behavioral health innovation, including a program selected as a demonstration site pilot for the state.
- Executive Experience : C-Suite executive managing mental health services for 13,000 patients with 600 staff and $60 million annual budget oversight
- Funding Expertise : Secured over $50 million in private funding and grants, including a $26.8 million long-term facility bond investment
- Educational Budget Management : Seven years' experience managing and reconciling a $3.4+ billion state education funding formula budget.
- Crisis Response Innovation : Launched one of a stat's first 24/7/365 mobile crisis units with innovative law enforcement partnerships
- Global Recruitment Success : Demonstrated ability to recruit talent across multiple continents including the United States, India, United Kingdom, France, Nigeria, and South Africa
- Higher Education Partnerships : Established programs recognized for academic credit at leading institutions of higher learning.
- Foundation Relationships : Successful experience with leading global foundations.
- Entrepreneurship Training : Selected as small business training expert for Operation Hope (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Mental Health Advocacy : National panelist for the National Council on Mental Wellbeing
This non-profit incubator leverages Voice Up's extensive qualifications and faith-based approach to develop purpose-driven leaders equipped to create sustainable, impactful organizations addressing critical community needs through effective governance and strategic leadership.