BUSINESS PLAN MASTERS

Who we’re looking for: A number of volunteers who will guide, shape, and create an actionable business plan for Better Because Collective. The business plan will help the nonprofit organization gain clarity on the how, why, and what for operating our programs and engaging with our audience. It will also serve as a reference for us to leverage when considering the current and future strategy of the organization.

We realize this role is a fairly large undertaking for one person, and as such are very open to discussing working with more than one volunteer to fulfill these duties and write specific sections of the business plan. If you are interested in one section, please feel free to apply and mention which section you’re most interested in.

Responsibilities:

Auditing and updating the mission and vision statements
Structuring and helping us solidify what our current and future programs should be
Creating a detailed marketing plan, including social media & website strategy
Creating a financial plan, including an annual budget and method for expense and donation tracking
Creating an org chart with a succession plan for each role
Creating a remote operations strategy

Qualifications:

Previous experience writing a business plan
Current working knowledge about running a nonprofit with a 100% volunteer staff
Familiar with remote nonprofit operations using Trello, Slack, and Google Workspace.
Experience crafting and writing mission and vision statements
Savvy enough with social media, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and email marketing tools, and how to harness other cost-free ways of online marketing
Knowledgeable about how to formulate and implement programs that align with organizational strategic goals
Experience creating org charts and succession plans
Native English speaker

Time commitment: Better Because Collective is an organization based on support, authenticity, and honesty. Your commitment to seeing the project through to completion is really important.

We are seriously committed to finding volunteers who are dedicated and enthusiastic about our cause that they are able to skillfully integrate their volunteer work with the organization into their lives with careful consideration and balance.

What’s in it for you? Be an integral part of a new nonprofit organization and join a passionate all-volunteer team working to empower people and support discussions around mental health.

Learn through collaboration amongst the organization’s volunteers and contributors
Add to your resume and portfolio
Receive a professional recommendation from the Executive Director

About the organization: Better Because Collective is a 100% volunteer-run mental health-focused nonprofit organization. We’re a small team of dedicated volunteers working remotely around the world. We’re passionate about supporting people in sharing their personal narratives of post-traumatic growth.

We empower people by publishing their personal narratives of post-traumatic growth
We start conversations that have the power to transform perceived views of mental health experiences
We educate people to create a more caring society
We’re a safe inclusive space that fosters healing

Communications: We’re a small team of volunteers working remotely around the world. As such, open communication and clear expectations are necessary to get things done, in a timely manner. We value your time and commitment just as much as you value ours. We often use Slack and Trello to plan, discuss, and debate.

To apply: Send an email to the recruitment team at info@betterbecausecollective.org with the following information:

Your resume, your portfolio, or some links to previous work so we can get a sense of the type of work you’ve done
Why you are interested, and why you think you would be a good fit
What section/s you think you’re most qualified for
The time zone you’re currently located in