Volunteer Interest Form

After our people, our biggest asset is our data, especially the donor database. VYP utilizes
NEONCrm as the platform to manage the various programs and departments. As such, a
Development Specialist through the use of neon, will provide oversight and recommendations
to build long-lasting relationships with donors and members.

The Development Associate is responsible for assisting in and supporting fundraising operations within Veterans Yoga Project which include general operating and program funding efforts, event management and donor identification and stewardship. They will also participate in the full range of activities required to seek, acquire and manage grants from foundations, corporations, other nonprofit organizations, civic groups and governmental entities. The Development Associate will report to the Development Director and work with a team of VYP collegues and volunteers .  This is a volunteer role.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Director of Development (DD). The DD reports to
the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works with the Executive team to build on existing
fundraising activities to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, grantors, and sponsors. The DD must
be passionate about the mission, needs and value proposition of Veterans Yoga Project (VYP), and
build relationships with donors and prospective donors to increase philanthropic support – all
aligned with the strategic plan. This position also requires attention to detail to make sure the
“back of the house” is highly functioning to support development and organizational efforts.
Donors will be identified by listening to opportunities to align their interests and passions with
opportunities to donate to VYP.

Looking for a volunteer to search for and utilize reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods at reasonable prices for documentation (listed below) and yoga equipment (listed below) for VYP and VYP-represented yoga studios. Maintain records of goods ordered and delivered. Documentation to include: brochures, training inserts, practice library cards, VYP stickers, business cards, posters, event invitations, letters, donation envelopes,banners, training manuals, schedules, evaluation sheets, focus sheets,
appreciation plaques, all pertaining to VYP’s daily business needs.
Yoga equipment to include: mats, blocks, blankets, straps, bolsters, eye pillows, and bags.

Description
The Outreach material purchaser places the orders, follows up with the orders,
sends receipts and invoices to accounting, and ensures items arrive.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. The purchaser for the outreach material position receives the orders and processes
the requests by getting approval from the State Director, Regional Director, or
Director of Field Operations.
2. Place the orders directly with the supplier and review the order and art before
sending the material to print.
3. Submit the supplier’s invoice for payment and make sure the invoice is paid.
4. Follow up with the financial department to submit the receipt /invoice to charge the
state for the order.
5. Ensure the order was received and complete the task on Asana.

This position is responsible for increasing awareness of our volunteers. Working
with the departments to find out what volunteers are up to. Sharing this
information with the marketing and communication team to make sure the
volunteers are being recognized in newsletters and social media.