Alliance/Partner Management, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Donor Development, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Foundation Grants, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Professional Services, Sales Prospecting, Scholarship, Small Business, Stewardship, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Experience, Volunteer Management
Silver Spring, MD(remote)
Job Title: Fundraising & Development Chair (Volunteer)
Location: Remote (This position is on an as-needed basis, 4-8 hours per month)
Compensation: This is a volunteer board position.
Application Deadline: July 30, 2026
To apply, please follow these steps:- Visit https://ibsscorp.com/careers/
- Select the position you are interested in
- Review the job details, then click Apply Now
- Complete and submit your application
About Guideship
Guideship is a nonprofit workforce development organization dedicated to creating career pathways for underserved communities through mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, workforce readiness training, and cybersecurity education.
Over the past three years, our affiliated workforce development initiatives have invested more than $700,000 to develop and mature a nationally recognized Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program. The program has become one of Maryland's leading cybersecurity apprenticeship models, serving individuals from underserved communities and helping graduates launch careers in technology and cybersecurity.
We are now seeking experienced volunteer Board Members who can help Guideship scale its impact through fundraising, strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and nonprofit growth.
Description
The Fundraising & Development Chair leads Guideship & fundraising strategy and helps secure the financial resources necessary to support scholarships, apprenticeships, workforce development programs, and organizational growth.
This position will play a critical role in mentoring fundraising volunteers and interns while helping establish a sustainable donor and grant development program.
Key Responsibilities- Develop fundraising strategy and annual fundraising goals.
- Identify prospective donors, sponsors, foundations, and grant opportunities.
- Assist with donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Support grant development and foundation outreach.
- Mentor fundraising volunteers and interns.
- Serve as an ambassador for the organization & mission.
- Participate in fundraising events and campaigns.
Preferred Qualifications- Fundraising, philanthropy, development, or nonprofit leadership experience.
- Track record of securing grants, sponsorships, or major gifts.
- Strong professional network.
- Passion for workforce development and educational opportunity.
Time Commitment
4–8 hours per month.
Compensation
Volunteer Board Position.
Impact
The Fundraising & Development Chair directly supports the organization & ability to provide scholarships, mentoring, apprenticeships, and workforce development opportunities.
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition department at Recruiting@ibsscorp.com
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IBSS Corporation
Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, IBSS is a certified women-owned small business specializing in Cybersecurity and Enterprise IT Services; Oceans, Coasts, Climate, and Weather Services; and Professional Services. For more than 20 years, IBSS has been supporting federal and commercial customers. Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensure we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications. We apply our services, certified ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, ISO 20000, and CMMI, to deliver impactful consulting services to our clients.
100 to 499 employees
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Military Leave