Venture & Strategic Partnerships Associate (Volunteer – Pre-Seed Stage)

The LoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice-impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology-driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry.Founded in 2025, the LoopRoots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.Our key initiatives includeLoopConnect A ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.LoopTalk A HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma-informed mental health care to justice-impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.LoopTroop Rideshare Partnership We collaborate with the LoopTroop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.The LoopRoots Foundation is committed to using community-based, technology-enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.,Title Venture & Strategic Partnerships Associate (Volunteer – Pre-Seed Stage)Organization LoopRoots Foundation (in partnership with LoopTroop)Location Remote (U.S. preferred, Phoenix-based candidates a plus)Time Commitment 20–25 hours per weekAbout The OpportunityLoopRoots Foundation is seeking a highly motivated Venture & Strategic Partnerships Associate to support the expansion of our transportation access initiatives in partnership with LoopTroop, a for-profit rideshare platform designed to improve access for families impacted by incarceration.This role is ideal for someone interested in venture capital, startups, and social impact who wants hands-on experience in early-stage fundraising and growth strategy.LoopTroop and LoopRoots operate as separate entities. LoopRoots drives access through community programs, while LoopTroop provides the transportation platform and infrastructure. This role will support venture fundraising and strategic growth for the transportation platform while working closely with nonprofit-driven partnerships.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and manage a pipeline of venture capital firms, angel investors, and impact fundsConduct research on pre-seed and seed-stage investors aligned with mobility, logistics, and social impactSupport development and refinement of investor pitch materials and presentationsAssist with outreach strategy, email drafting, and meeting preparationIdentify and research strategic partnership opportunities (nonprofits, agencies, institutions)Help articulate the relationship between LoopTroop (for-profit) and LoopRoots Foundation (nonprofit) in investor-facing materialsTrack investor interactions, outreach progress, and follow-upsIdeal CandidateStrong interest in venture capital, startups, or fundraisingBackground in business, finance, entrepreneurship, consulting, or related fieldsExcellent research, writing, and communication skillsHighly organized and able to manage multiple workstreamsSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiativeBonus Experience with pitch decks, financial modeling, or investor outreachWhat You’ll GainDirect exposure to venture capital fundraising and investor relationsHands-on experience working with a founder on a pre-seed/seed-stage raiseInsight into building a venture-backed transportation platformOpportunity to contribute to a mission-driven initiative with national impactLetter of recommendation and potential for future paid or equity-based roleHow To ApplyPlease submitResume or LinkedIn profileShort note (3–5 sentences) explaining your interest in venture capital and this roleAdditional InformationThis is a volunteer role through LoopRoots Foundation. The position supports strategic growth and fundraising efforts connected to LoopTroop, a separate for-profit transportation platform.About LoopRoots FoundationLoopRoots Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on removing barriers for families impacted by incarceration through transportation access, mental health support, housing pathways, and workforce development.About LoopTroopLoopTroop is a transportation platform designed to provide structured, reliable access to essential services, beginning with family visitation and expanding into broader mobility solutions.