Blue Star Families

• Manage the vetting and selection of local organizations to serve as Outpost partners. • In collaboration with the Outposts, support the execution and management of high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with BSF’s short- and long-term objectives. • Work with Outposts and BSF Programs and Digital teams to identify programs, services, and events to be carried out at Outpost locations. • Train and onboard outposts. • Collaborate with the BSF Research and Evaluation team on the delivery of national research initiatives and ensure program evaluation practices are implemented by outpost partners. • Collaborate with the Strategic Alliances and Government Relations teams to ensure that community leaders, elected officials, senior military, and other key stakeholders are aware of and engaging with BSF Outposts, resources, and programming. • In partnership with cross-departmental teams, communicate KPIs to help evaluate and track Outpost performance, impact, and progress. • Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets, contracts, and MOUs. • Support Chapter Executive Directors with the management and oversight of Outposts in their service areas. • Manage Outpost marketing, public relations, and social media strategies and materials. • Support expansion into new markets, including outreach, partner development, and launch planning. • Execute annual Outpost goals and strategic initiatives, driving cross-functional alignment across BSF departments to ensure successful delivery. • Contribute to fundraising efforts by supporting proposals, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement to sustain and scale the Outposts program.

• Plan and deliver independently organized, and regularly occurring outdoor recreation meetup opportunities for local families, with a target of one event per month, as seasonably appropriate. • Coordinate as needed with staff at local national park sites for outdoor recreation activities. The contractor retains discretion over communications and partnerships. • Track and submit outdoor recreation opportunities using provided planning documents for visibility and support, at the Contractor’s discretion and in a manner consistent with agreed-upon deliverables. • Track and log attendance for Blue Star Connect Outdoors activities, utilizing tools or methods selected by the contractor that meet the basic reporting needs. • Develop and implement ideas for highlighting outdoor meetup activities via social media and Blue Star Neighborhood (ex. providing photographs and stories from events, helpful resources to get outdoors, or sharing “best of” outdoor activities), with content and frequency determined by the Contractor in alignment with overall project goals. • Disseminate printed or digital promotional materials to local civilian and military-facing community bulletin boards and networks, at the Contractor’s discretion regarding timing and method of distribution. • Identify and steward potential relationships with local parks and outdoor organizations to increase opportunities for engagement, exercising independent judgment in outreach and collaboration efforts.

Chief Communities Officer Hybrid within the DC Metro area Job Title: Chief Communities Officer Department: Communities Location: Hybrid within the DC Metro area Reports to: President Direct Reports: Yes Classification: Exempt Position Type: Full-time Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $159,000 - $238,000 A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges, including frequent relocations, deployments, career disruptions, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions. Who We’re Looking For: - Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters. What You’ll Do Here: - Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility - Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done - Help military families feel at home wherever they live If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong. As a fully remote organization, we rely on scheduled in-person gatherings to foster alignment, collaboration, and organizational culture. This role requires the ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events. These gatherings are essential for connection, brainstorming, and staying strategically aligned across teams. Participation is required as a core part of the role. General Description Blue Star Families is seeking a dynamic, strategic executive to serve as Chief Communities Officer (CCO). This role will lead the organization’s national community engagement strategy, ensuring military families experience connection, support, and belonging wherever they live and serve. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CCO will oversee and scale Blue Star Families’ (BSF) national community ecosystem—including Chapters, Outposts, Volunteers, and expansion into new markets—driving measurable impact and sustainable growth. Outposts are BSF’s local presence in new markets, expanding reach where full Chapters are not yet established. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven executive who excels at building and scaling community networks, leading high-performing teams, and cultivating strategic partnerships. It presents a unique opportunity to shape how Blue Star Families shows up in Communities nationwide—expanding reach, deepening impact, and ensuring military families feel supported wherever they are. The CCO must be able to travel overnight several times per year to attend leadership retreats, staff offsites, and organization-wide events. Participation in these gatherings is an essential function of the role. *The Chief Communities Officer must reside in the National Capital Region. Key Job Functions National Community Strategy - Define and execute a scalable, national model for community engagement - Expand BSF’s presence in new and existing markets through Chapters, Volunteer engagement, and Outposts - Partner with the Chief Impact Officer, and Research and Evaluation team, to establish metrics to measure impact, growth, and engagement Growth and Expansion Strategy - Identify and prioritize new markets based on mission impact, and sustainability - Launch and strengthen community infrastructure for long-term success - Increase BSF’s national reach, visibility, and member engagement Chapter Network Leadership - Ensure strong performance, alignment, and sustainability across Chapters - Support local partnerships and funding strategies Volunteer Engagement & Leadership - Build and scale a national volunteer strategy - Strengthen recruitment, training, and integration of volunteers Executive Leadership & Partnership - Lead and develop a team of senior leaders - Partner cross-functionally with Development, National Programs, Strategic Alliances, and Research & Evaluation to ensure financial sustainability, strategic alignment, strong partnerships, and data-informed improvement across Chapters. - Collaborate with Marketing leadership to align national messaging with local execution and engagement, and support digital coordination to ensure strong chapter representation online. - Other duties as assigned. Required Experience, Skills & Background - Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. - 10+ years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, or mission-driven organizations. - Proven success scaling national programs, networks, or multi-market initiatives - Experience leading leaders and building high-performing teams - Strong track record of partnership development and fundraising alignment - Strategic mindset with the ability to ‘think in white space’, execute and drive measurable outcomes - Exceptional communication and executive presence - Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, or holidays as required. - Ability to travel overnight several times per year for required in-person gatherings. Desired Experience, Skills & Background - Familiarity with the military community - Familiarity with membership-driven or volunteer-powered organizations.

Job Title: Associate Director of Development, Tampa Chapter Department: Chapter Impact Location: Tampa, FL, remote/virtual office Reports to: Chapter Executive Director Direct Reports: None Classification: Exempt Position type: Full-Time Employee Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $79,000 - 109,000 per year Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country. Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families. We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind. A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges: frequent relocations, deployments, career disruption, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions. Who We’re Looking For: - Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters. What You’ll Do Here: - Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility - Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done - Help military families feel at home wherever they live If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong. General Description The Associate Director, Development for the Tampa Chapter is responsible for assisting in local fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and supporting the development of strategic partnerships to support the chapter’s financial sustainability and growth. This role partners closely with the Chapter Executive Director and the national Development team to align local fundraising strategies with Blue Star Families’ mission and organizational goals. The Associate Director will steward a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and support grant writing and reporting in collaboration with the national team. While this role is remote, periodic out-of-town, overnight travel is an essential function. In-person time is critical to how we work — enabling deep collaboration, team alignment, creative problem-solving, and a shared sense of purpose. Team members are expected to travel several times per year for offsites, planning sessions, and company-wide gatherings. These events are essential for contributing to team outcomes, building trust across the organization, and staying aligned in a distributed environment. Participation in these in-person gatherings is a required part of the role and integral to successful performance in our remote-first organization. *The Associate Director must reside in the local community the Chapter serves. Preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the designated Chapter community for a minimum of the past three years. Key Job Functions - Assist the Executive Director with the local fundraising strategy to meet or exceed chapter revenue goals. - Meet or exceed an annual fundraising goal of at least $100,000. - Build, qualify, and actively manage a portfolio of at least 30 new major gift prospects (distinct from existing pipelines), with responsibility for identifying, cultivating, and advancing these individuals through the full donor lifecycle toward solicitation and long-term engagement - Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. - Collaborate with the Executive Director and national Development team to identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with chapter programs and goals. - Collaborate with the Executive Director on donor recognition and ensure consistent, high-quality communication with funders and supporters. - Support the development and execution of donor engagement events and activities. - Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in CRM (e.g., Salesforce). - Assist with grant proposal writing and reporting. - Partner with local program staff to align fundraising with community impact. - Represent Blue Star Families at Chapter sponsored events, community events, and networking opportunities to elevate the chapter’s visibility and mission. - Perform other duties as assigned Required Experience, Skills & Background - Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization - Demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and/or grant writing. - Strong relationship-building and communication skills. - Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. - Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce). - Local travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 40% or less depending on business needs. - Ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events. These gatherings are essential for connection, brainstorming, and staying strategically aligned across teams. Participation is required as a core part of the role. - May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions. Desired Experience, Skills & Background - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Knowledge of the military family experience - Familiarity with membership-driven organizations More About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another. Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing. Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EEO Policy Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Why Blue Star Families? Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific) Career growth opportunities Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses On-the-job professional development training Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience Competitive salaries Workplace flexibility

Job Title: Program Director, Hampton Roads Chapter Department: Chapter Impact Location: New York, remote/virtual office* Reports to: Executive Director, Hampton Roads Chapter (Dotted line reporting to Senior Director, Chapter Relations) Classification: Exempt Position type: Full-Time Employee Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $69,000 - $88,000 Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country. Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families. We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind. A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges: frequent relocations, deployments, career disruption, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions. Who We’re Looking For: - Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters. What You’ll Do Here: - Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility - Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done - Help military families feel at home wherever they live If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong. General Description Reporting to the Chapter Executive Director, with a dotted-line relationship to the Senior Director of Chapter Relations, the Program Director serves as a key member of the Blue Star Families Chapter Impact Team. This integral role is dedicated to fostering exceptional membership stewardship and customer service, ensuring that every interaction strengthens a sense of belonging among military families. The Program Director plays a central role in executing programs and supporting fundraising efforts. The Program Director will manage multiple programs for the local Chapter, including, but not limited to, projects currently within Blue Star Families’ portfolio. In addition to driving membership and volunteer growth and engagement, the Program Director will support the Executive Director on high-impact initiatives on local advocacy, fundraising, and essential operational tasks critical to the Chapter’s success. While this role is remote, periodic out-of-town, overnight travel is an essential function. In-person time is critical to how we work — enabling deep collaboration, team alignment, creative problem-solving, and a shared sense of purpose. Team members are expected to travel several times per year for offsites, planning sessions, and company-wide gatherings. These events are essential for contributing to team outcomes, building trust across the organization, and staying aligned in a distributed environment. Participation in these in-person gatherings is a required part of the role and integral to successful performance in our remote-first organization. *The Program Director must reside in the local community the Chapter serves. Key Job Functions - Manage programs and events for Blue Star Families’ local chapter, while ensuring program design and execution align with current and prospective funding opportunities to maximize impact and sustainability. - In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and support local fundraising efforts including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, stewarding relationships, and contributing to achieving chapter revenue goals. - Work with the Executive Director to maximize local collaborations by identifying key local private, public, and philanthropic organizations interested in supporting active duty and veteran military families. - Support the Executive Director on local advocacy efforts, as well as other initiatives essential to the Chapter’s success. - Build and steward relationships with local partners to support both program delivery and fundraising opportunities - Educate key community leaders using Blue Star Families’ Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey. - Seek opportunities to connect military families with the resources and programs offered by community organizations and partners. - In collaboration with the Volunteer department, develop a volunteer management program for the chapter. - Execute marketing and communications strategies, including social media management, to elevate the Chapter’s presence and attract membership growth. - Implement a strategic calendar that supports Blue Star Families' presence in community events. - Utilize and manage project management technologies and tools to administer projects actively and effectively (including, but not limited to, HIVE, Hive Brite, Salesforce, Google Workspace Suite, Zoom, etc). - Engage volunteers, fellows, and interns to maximize the impact of chapter initiatives and programs. - Support the Senior Director of Chapter Relations on key initiatives to ensure clear and achievable project objectives. - Ensure that membership engagement remains a top priority across all interactions at the Chapter, fostering a welcoming environment that strengthens the sense of belonging within the community. - Responsible for tracking metrics and evaluation on all programs and activities of the Chapter - Ensure that national policies are implemented effectively at the community level, specifically on programs and events. - Foster an organizational culture that prioritizes strategic thinking, thoughtful planning, and collaboration both within the mission and across Blue Star Families, while reinforcing trust, commitment to the mission, and continuous professional and organizational growth. - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Experience, Skills & Background - Minimum 4-5 years of relevant experience - Independent self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to frequently lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs. - Ability to travel locally and transport equipment and supplies for Chapter events and functions up to 60% of the time - An entrepreneurial spirit eager to engage with potential partners to build community-based solutions - Initiative to engage with leaders in the community and on the installation(s) - Volunteer recruitment and management experience - Business development and fundraising experience - Experienced in public speaking - Excellent writing skills - Ability to facilitate meetings and drive towards decision-making - Project management experience - Proficient with technology - May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions - Limited out-of-town/overnight travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, events, etc. Desired Experience, Skills & Background - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Knowledge of the military family experience - Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems; and familiarity with Salesforce a plus - Familiarity with membership-driven organizations More About Blue Star Families Blue Star Families empowers military and Veteran families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors — both people and organizations — to create strong communities of mutual support. We believe we're all stronger when we take care of one another. Our groundbreaking research is raising the nation's awareness of the unique challenges of military family life. With the help of neighbors across the country, Blue Star Families is overcoming the isolation and alienation of frequent moves, deployments, and reduced support from the government. Our innovative programs are solving specific challenges for military families, including fighting economic insecurity with resources that foster spouse career development, creating family strength with rich family programming, and providing critical peer support for caregivers, whose numbers are only increasing. Blue Star Families is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EEO Policy Blue Star Families is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Why Blue Star Families? Virtual/remote nonprofit organization that moves with you (position specific) Career growth opportunities Excellent benefits (403(b) with matching, Flexible Spending, Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Communications Allowance, and more) Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active Duty Military Spouses On-the-job professional development training Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience Competitive salaries Workplace flexibility

• Manage programs and events for Blue Star Families’ local chapter, while ensuring program design and execution align with current and prospective funding opportunities to maximize impact and sustainability. • In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop and support local fundraising efforts including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, stewarding relationships, and contributing to achieving chapter revenue goals. • Work with the Executive Director to maximize local collaborations by identifying key local private, public, and philanthropic organizations interested in supporting active duty and veteran military families. • Support the Executive Director on local advocacy efforts, as well as other initiatives essential to the Chapter’s success. • Build and steward relationships with local partners to support both program delivery and fundraising opportunities. • Educate key community leaders using Blue Star Families’ Annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey. • Seek opportunities to connect military families with the resources and programs offered by community organizations and partners. • In collaboration with the Volunteer department, develop a volunteer management program for the chapter. • Execute marketing and communications strategies, including social media management, to elevate the Chapter’s presence and attract membership growth. • Implement a strategic calendar that supports Blue Star Families' presence in community events. • Utilize and manage project management technologies and tools to administer projects actively and effectively (including, but not limited to, HIVE, Hive Brite, Salesforce, Google Workspace Suite, Zoom, etc). • Engage volunteers, fellows, and interns to maximize the impact of chapter initiatives and programs. • Perform other duties as assigned.

• Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility • Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done • Help military families feel at home wherever they live • Develop and manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects with a focus on gifts of $25,000 and above. • Identify and cultivate major and principal gift prospects within the Texas market. • Build and implement a regional fundraising strategy aligned with enterprise revenue goals. • Engage technology-sector leaders, corporate partners, and family foundations. • Leverage regional events and engagement opportunities as cultivation and pipeline-building platforms. • Partner with Development leadership to align Texas fundraising efforts with capital, annual, and national campaigns. • Track portfolio activity, pipeline progression, and revenue forecasting using CRM systems. • Represent Blue Star Families at regional philanthropic, corporate, and civic gatherings. • Travel regularly within the region and nationally as required.

• Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility • Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done • Help military families feel at home wherever they live • Lead the development and execution of a national strategy for expanding Blue Star Families’ presence through the launch of new Chapters and new Outposts, ensuring growth aligns with the organization’s long-term vision, mission impact, and operational capacity. • Design and oversee a data-informed market expansion framework to identify, evaluate, and prioritize high-impact markets, leveraging demographic data, military community insights, partnership opportunities, and organizational readiness. • Partner closely with the EVP, Chapter Impact to ensure expansion strategies are fully integrated with the organization’s broader strategic priorities, program delivery model, and long-term national growth objectives. • Establish and manage annual and multi-year expansion roadmaps, including market entry sequencing, growth targets, and performance metrics to measure the success and sustainability of new locations. • Provide executive oversight for the successful launch and early-stage development of new Chapters, ensuring strong market assessments, stakeholder engagement, partnership cultivation, and operational readiness prior to launch. • Ensure expansion strategy includes both new market entry through Outposts and the strategic deployment of new Outposts within existing Chapter markets as a force multiplier to extend reach, engagement, and program delivery. • Design and execute the strategy to launch new Outposts in communities where Blue Star Families is expanding, where a full Chapter is not yet established, and within existing Chapter markets where Outposts serve as a force multiplier to extend reach, engagement, and program delivery.

Title: Associate Director of Development, New England Chapter Location: Boston, MA Work Type: Remote, Full Time Job Description: Job Title: Associate Director of Development, New England Chapter Department: Chapter Impact Reports to: Chapter Executive Director Direct Reports: None Classification: Exempt Anticipated Pay Range at Commencement of Employment: $79,000 - 109,000 per year Blue Star Families Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. Each year, we support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters in communities across the country. Our mission is simple and bold: We make military life awesome for families. We listen, share, partner, and act to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions that work for real people. We’re a lifestyle organization, a friend and neighbor, and a trusted partner. Our approach is collaborative, human-centered, and designed with the whole family in mind. A Blue Star Family is one with an immediate family member — a spouse, parent, or child — actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Guard and Reserves. These families face unique challenges: frequent relocations, deployments, career disruption, and isolation. We respond with research-informed programs that create connection, build resilience, and foster a true sense of belonging. We serve with urgency but build trust over time — because change happens at the speed of trust. Whether we’re driving spouse employment, supporting caregivers, or helping communities welcome military families, we strive for upstream solutions. Who We’re Looking For: - Bold thinkers. Fast movers. Smart collaborators. People who want to build, lead, and drive measurable change — and who care deeply about making an impact that matters. What You’ll Do Here: - Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility - Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done - Help military families feel at home wherever they live If you're ready to work in a high-performance, mission-driven environment — and to make life better for those who serve — Blue Star Families is where you belong. General Description The Associate Director, Development for the New England Chapter is responsible for assisting in local fundraising efforts, cultivating donor relationships, and supporting the development of strategic partnerships to support the chapter’s financial sustainability and growth. This role partners closely with the Chapter Executive Director and the national Development team to align local fundraising strategies with Blue Star Families’ mission and organizational goals. The Associate Director will steward a portfolio of individual, corporate, and foundation donors and support grant writing and reporting in collaboration with the national team. While this role is remote, periodic out-of-town, overnight travel is an essential function. In-person time is critical to how we work — enabling deep collaboration, team alignment, creative problem-solving, and a shared sense of purpose. Team members are expected to travel several times per year for offsites, planning sessions, and company-wide gatherings. These events are essential for contributing to team outcomes, building trust across the organization, and staying aligned in a distributed environment. Participation in these in-person gatherings is a required part of the role and integral to successful performance in our remote-first organization. *The Associate Director must reside in the local community the Chapter serves. Preference will be given to candidates who have resided in the designated Chapter community for a minimum of the past three years. Key Job Functions: - Assist the Executive Director with the local fundraising strategy to meet or exceed chapter revenue goals. - Carry a development portfolio of 30 donors or prospects and/or meet an annual fundraising goal of at least $100,000. - Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations. - Collaborate with the Executive Director and national Development team to identify and pursue funding opportunities aligned with chapter programs and goals. - Collaborate with the Executive Director on donor recognition and ensure consistent, high-quality communication with funders and supporters. - Support the development and execution of donor engagement events and activities. - Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in CRM (e.g., Salesforce). - Assist with grant proposal writing and reporting. - Partner with local program staff to align fundraising with community impact. - Represent Blue Star Families at community events and networking opportunities to elevate the chapter’s visibility and mission. - Perform other duties as assigned. Required Experience, Skills & Background - Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization - Demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and/or grant writing. - Strong relationship-building and communication skills. - Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. - Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce). - Local travel requirements required outside of your home office will be up to 40% or less depending on business needs. - Ability to travel out of town overnight several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events. These gatherings are essential for connection, brainstorming, and staying strategically aligned across teams. Participation is required as a core part of the role. - May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary to carry out key job functions - Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs Desired Experience, Skills & Background - Bachelor’s degree preferred - Knowledge of the military family experience - Familiarity with membership-driven organization

• Solve complex challenges with data, heart, and humility • Build cross-sector partnerships that get things done • Help military families feel at home wherever they live