Volunteer: Building a Fundraising & Sponsorship Strategy for the Elev8 Villages National Tour

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by Taproot Foundation, a nonprofit creating social change through pro bono connections.We are seeking a skilled volunteer to help us design a focused and integrated business development strategy to support the Elev8 Villages National Tour. A national tour aimed at building awareness, partnerships, and funding for future tiny home villages serving youth aging out of foster care. This project will focus on creating a clear, actionable roadmap that aligns fundraising, sponsorships, and partnerships in a way that supports both immediate tour needs and long-term sustainability. Specifically, we are hoping the volunteer can help us: 1. Develop a 90-day business development and fundraising roadmap 2. Identify and prioritize potential sponsorship and partnership opportunities 3. Analyze our current sponsorship framework and recommend needed changes 4. Outline a donor journey from initial engagement to long-term support 5. Provide guidance on where to focus limited resources for the greatest impact**** The goal is not to create overly complex systems, but rather a clear, strategic plan that can be implemented during this next phase of growth.Elev8 Villages exists to create supportive, community-based housing for youth aging out of foster care. These young people are at significant risk of homelessness, trafficking, addiction, and incarceration simply due to a lack of stable support systems. The National Tour is a key catalyst for this mission. It is designed to spark real human connection across the country, through conversations, events, and storytelling, while building the relationships and resources needed to launch the first Elev8 Village. This project will directly impact our ability to secure the funding and partnerships required to move from vision to reality. A clear and strategic business development plan will allow us to: 1. Engage aligned sponsors and partners who believe in this mission 2. Build sustainable funding pathways beyond one-time donations 3. Maximize the impact of every interaction during the tour Ultimately, this work supports creating real, tangible communities where young people are invited into safe housing and are also supported, valued, and given a foundation to thrive. Volunteers on this project will play a direct role in helping bring that vision to life.We have already laid a strong foundation for this work and are entering a focused execution phase. The vision, mission, and core model for Elev8 Villages are clearly defined, along with a detailed business plan for the National Tour. We have identified key areas of opportunity, including fundraising, sponsorships, and partnerships, and are now seeking expert guidance to prioritize and align these efforts strategically. To support the volunteer’s success, we will: **Provide all relevant materials, including our business plan, tour concept, and current outreach ideas **Come prepared to each meeting with clear questions and updates **Be responsive, organized, and respectful of time commitments **Quickly implement agreed-upon strategies and provide feedback on what is working This project is a priority, and we are ready to begin immediately with a collaborative and action-oriented approach.Elev8 Villages, Inc. Mission: Create community for abandoned and uncared for youth. Expanding hope and opportunity while building a place to belong.