Build a Movement: Create Sustainable Support for Complex Trauma Survivors

This Isn’t Just Fundraising – It’s Building Lifelines

At CPTSD Foundation, we provide daily support between therapy appointments for complex trauma survivors worldwide. Right now, many survivors can’t afford the help they desperately need. You’ll help change that.
Fundraising helps sustain programs and fuels growth, outreach, and innovation, allowing us to reach even more survivors, expand healing offerings, and advocate for trauma-informed change. Every dollar raised becomes a doorway to safety, connection, and hope.

The Opportunity

We need a visionary builder – someone who sees an empty field and envisions a thriving garden. You’ll create our entire fundraising division from nothing, establishing diverse revenue streams that ensure no survivor is turned away due to finances.

What You’ll Build From Scratch

• Our complete fundraising infrastructure and strategy
• A coordinated team of volunteers passionate about our mission
• Multiple revenue streams including:
• Grant programs (research, writing, tracking)
• Virtual and in-person fundraising events
• Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
• Monthly giving programs
• Creative campaigns that honor survivors’ dignity
• Community fundraising initiatives

Your First Year Might Include

• Establishing our grant-seeking process and training volunteer writers
• Launching our first virtual fundraising event
• Creating sustainable monthly giving programs
• Building relationships with funders who understand that healing happens in community
• Developing trauma-informed fundraising approaches that never exploit survivors’ stories

What We’re Looking For

• Proven fundraising experience with a track record of building successful programs
• Natural leadership abilities – you’ll be recruiting, training, and inspiring volunteers
• Understanding that complex trauma work requires delicacy and dignity
• Self-starter mindset – you’ll have support but need to work independently
• Deep alignment with our mission – this work should feel like purpose, not just a task
• Comfort with remote work and digital collaboration tools

Why This Role Matters

Every dollar you raise means:

• A survivor in crisis can access peer support at 2 AM
• Someone who can’t afford therapy still gets daily encouragement

• Our Daily Recovery Support remains available regardless of ability to pay if we can offer more scholarships
• We can expand in line with our mission, vision and values

• Complex trauma survivors know they’re not alone

You won’t just be raising funds – you’ll be ensuring that “seen, heard, validated, and understood” isn’t just our promise, but our guaranteed reality for every survivor who needs us.

What You Should Know

• This is a volunteer position initially (though we hope fundraising success could change that)
• You’ll work closely with our Executive Director and Operational Leadership
• You’ll have creative freedom to build something meaningful
• We practice what we preach: no invalidation, no judgment, no shame – even in how we work together

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

We’re not just helping people – we’re ending cycles of complex relational trauma through deliberate, trauma-informed action.

Ready to Build Something That Changes Lives?

If you’re someone who sees the bigger picture – who understands that sustainable fundraising means more survivors get to heal – we need to talk. This is about creating a foundation (pun intended) that ensures no survivor faces their healing journey alone due to financial barriers.

Transform Your Writing Skills into Lifelines for Survivors

About This Role

As a Grant Writer with CPTSD Foundation, you’ll be part of our growing Fundraising Team, working under the guidance of our Fundraising Team Leader to secure vital funding for our programs. Your words will help funders understand why “daily support between therapy appointments” changes lives.

What You’ll Do

• Research grant opportunities aligned with complex trauma support
• Write compelling proposals that convey the urgency of our mission
• Track submissions and deadlines using our shared systems
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Team Leader to refine our grant strategy
• Help tell the story of why Daily Recovery Support and peer communities matter
• Participate in regular team meetings to coordinate efforts

What We’re Looking For

• Strong writing and research abilities
• Grant writing experience (even one successful grant counts!)
• Ability to convey complex trauma needs with dignity and respect
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about complex trauma
• Reliability in meeting deadlines

Support You’ll Receive

• Direct mentorship from our Fundraising Team Leader
• Access to grant writing resources and templates
• Regular feedback to help you grow your skills
• Connection with other grant writers on the team
• Clear project assignments and deadlines

Time Commitment

Flexible, project-based. Most grants require 5-15 hours of focused work. You can take on as many or as few as your schedule allows.

Why This Matters

Every successful grant you write means:

• More survivors can access support regardless of ability to pay
• Our scholarship fund can help those in financial crisis
• Programs can expand to serve our community
• No one has to choose between healing and paying bills

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Ready to Write for Impact?

Apply Now

Events & Campaigns Coordinator

Create Meaningful Moments That Fund Healing

About This Role

Join our Fundraising Team to design and coordinate fundraising initiatives that honor survivors’ dignity while building sustainable support for our programs. You’ll work closely with our Fundraising Team Leader to create events and campaigns that align with our trauma-informed approach.

What You’ll Create

• Virtual fundraising events (online galas, webinars, awareness sessions)
• In-person gatherings where feasible and appropriate
• Online giving campaigns for awareness months and special occasions
• Peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives
• Creative crowdfunding campaigns
• Community engagement opportunities

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and execute 3-4 major fundraising initiatives annually
• Coordinate with volunteers and team members for event success
• Ensure all events reflect our values: no exploitation of trauma stories
• Track event metrics and report on outcomes
• Build relationships with event sponsors and partners
• Create trauma-informed approaches to survivor involvement

What We’re Looking For

• Experience planning events (virtual or in-person)
• Creative thinking balanced with practical execution
• Understanding of trauma-informed practices or willingness to learn
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Comfort with technology and virtual event platforms
• Ability to work within budgets and timelines

The Delicate Balance You’ll Master

• Creating compelling campaigns without exploiting trauma stories
• Engaging survivors who want to help without pressuring participation
• Building excitement while maintaining dignity
• Raising funds while respecting boundaries

Support You’ll Receive

• Partnership with our Fundraising Team Leader
• Access to our communications team for promotional materials
• Budget for event expenses (as available)
• Volunteer support for event execution
• Freedom to innovate within our mission

Why This Role is Critical

Your events won’t just raise funds – they’ll raise awareness that complex trauma support shouldn’t be a luxury. Every successful campaign means another survivor hears “you’re not alone” exactly when they need it most.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Ready to Create Events with Purpose?

Build Bridges Between Business and Healing

About This Role

As part of our Fundraising Team, you’ll cultivate relationships with businesses and organizations that want to make a meaningful impact in mental health and trauma recovery. You’ll help them understand that supporting CPTSD Foundation isn’t just corporate social responsibility – it’s an investment in ending cycles of trauma that affect us all.

What You’ll Develop

• Corporate sponsorship programs for our initiatives
• Employee giving campaigns
• Matched donation programs
• Partnership opportunities that benefit both parties
• Monthly giving programs for sustained support
• Grant opportunities from corporate foundations

Your Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential corporate partners
• Craft partnership proposals tailored to each organization
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders
• Coordinate with the Fundraising Team Leader on strategy
• Create partnership packets and presentation materials
• Track partnership outcomes and report on impact

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales, partnerships, or relationship building
• Understanding of corporate social responsibility trends
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate our mission for business audiences
• Persistence balanced with respect for boundaries
• Professional demeanor with authentic warmth

The Unique Opportunity

You’ll help businesses understand that:

• 1 in 7 of their employees likely has PTSD
• Supporting mental health improves their workplace
• Our programs offer tangible, measurable impact
• Partnership with us demonstrates genuine social commitment

Partnership Principles You’ll Uphold

• Never compromise our mission for funding
• Ensure partnerships align with our values
• Protect survivor dignity in all arrangements
• Create win-win relationships, not just asks

Support You’ll Receive

• Direct collaboration with our Fundraising Team Leader
• Marketing materials and impact data
• Introduction to our existing network
• Flexibility to develop creative partnership models

Why This Matters

Corporate partnerships provide the stable, recurring funding that lets us plan ahead, expand services, and ensure no survivor is turned away. Your work creates the sustainability that transforms crisis intervention into consistent support.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Ready to Bridge Two Worlds?

Build a Community of Sustaining Supporters

About This Role

Create and manage a monthly giving program that provides CPTSD Foundation with predictable, sustainable funding while building a community of committed supporters who understand that healing happens one day at a time.

What You’ll Build

• A structured monthly giving program with multiple tiers
• Compelling messaging about why monthly support matters
• Stewardship program to retain monthly donors
• Special benefits and recognition for sustaining supporters
• Integration with our existing member communications
• Growth strategies to expand the program

Your Responsibilities

• Design the program structure and giving levels
• Create marketing materials with our communications team
• Develop donor retention strategies
• Coordinate monthly donor communications
• Track program metrics and growth
• Report to the Fundraising Team Leader on progress

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with donor programs or subscription models
• Understanding of recurring revenue importance
• Strong written communication skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Basic data analysis abilities
• Genuine appreciation for supporter contributions

The Special Challenge

Creating a program that:

• Appeals to both survivors and allies
• Offers meaningful benefits without creating hierarchy
• Maintains dignity while showing impact
• Builds community among supporters

Why Monthly Giving Matters

• Predictable income lets us maintain consistent services
• Small monthly amounts add up to significant support
• Donors feel connected to daily impact
• Reduces fundraising pressure on the organization

Support You’ll Receive

• Partnership with the Fundraising Team Leader
• Access to our donor management systems
• Collaboration with communications team
• Budget for program development

The Impact

If 100 people give $25 monthly, that’s $30,000 annually – enough to provide scholarships for 50 survivors for a full year. Your work makes that possible.

📚 Required Reading

We warmly invite you to take a moment to read our Mission, Vision & Values. Understanding the heart behind CPTSD Foundation helps ensure that every volunteer feels aligned, empowered, and connected to the deeper purpose of what we do.

Ready to Build Sustainable Support?