Application Guide

How to Apply for Director, Community Fundraising (P2P, Endurance Race Program, Fundraising Events)

at Active Minds

🏢 About Active Minds

Active Minds is the largest U.S. nonprofit mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms. Their flagship programs like the Active Minds Chapter Network and Send Silence Packing have reached millions, fostering open conversations and support systems. Working here means joining a mission-driven team that is actively changing how mental health is discussed, with a focus on young people.

About This Role

This role leads the strategic growth of peer-to-peer fundraising, workplace giving, and community engagement to fuel Active Minds' mission. You will oversee high-impact events like a $350K+ gala in DC and manage a portfolio of fundraisers, directly empowering young advocates. It's a chance to combine event management, donor cultivation, and cross-departmental leadership to drive measurable change.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a virtual check-in with your team to review progress on the upcoming gala and P2P campaigns. You'd then meet with a corporate partner to discuss sponsorship opportunities, followed by reviewing Salesforce reports to track community fundraiser engagement. Afternoons could involve coaching a staff member on donor stewardship and collaborating with marketing on event promotion materials.

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🎯 Who Active Minds Is Looking For

  • A seasoned fundraiser with 8+ years in nonprofit development, including direct experience securing $10K+ sponsorships and managing large-scale events or P2P campaigns.
  • A strategic leader with 3+ years supervising teams and a track record of growing community fundraising programs or corporate partnerships.
  • A collaborative project manager who can coordinate across marketing, programs, and finance to execute complex events and steward donors.
  • Passionate about youth mental health and skilled at engaging young adults in fundraising, with proficiency in Salesforce and remote work tools.

📝 Tips for Applying to Active Minds

1

Highlight specific examples of leading P2P campaigns or events that raised $350K+, emphasizing your role in strategy and execution.

2

Quantify your success in securing $10K+ sponsorships or major gifts, detailing the cultivation and solicitation process.

3

Showcase supervisory experience with concrete results, like mentoring a team to exceed fundraising goals or improve donor retention.

4

Tailor your resume to mention Salesforce proficiency and remote collaboration tools (Slack, Asana) – the job requires managing remote teams.

5

Research Active Minds' current fundraising initiatives (e.g., their gala or P2P platforms) and suggest a new idea in your cover letter.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for youth mental health and alignment with Active Minds' mission to change the conversation.", 'Proven success in growing P2P or community fundraising programs, with specific revenue numbers and event scale.', 'Experience managing high-stakes events like galas or endurance races, including logistics, sponsorship, and cross-team coordination.', "Your leadership style and how you've developed teams to achieve ambitious fundraising targets."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Active Minds' current fundraising events: the annual gala, Send Silence Packing, and any P2P campaigns. Understand their scale and audience.
  • → Their chapter network and how chapters currently fundraise – this role will likely involve supporting those efforts.
  • → Recent news or impact reports from Active Minds to speak knowledgeably about their programs and metrics.
  • → Key competitors or partners in the youth mental health space to position how you'd differentiate their fundraising.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you grow Active Minds' peer-to-peer fundraising program to engage more young adults?
2 Describe a time you managed a major fundraising event; what was your role and how did you ensure success?
3 How do you cultivate relationships with donors or sponsors to secure $10K+ contributions?
4 Tell us about a time you led a cross-departmental project; how did you handle competing priorities?
5 What strategies would you use to mobilize the Active Minds chapter network for fundraising?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention youth mental health or Active Minds' specific programs.
  • Focusing only on event logistics without demonstrating donor relationship management or fundraising strategy.
  • Overlooking the remote and cross-departmental nature of the role – failing to highlight virtual collaboration skills.
  • Not providing concrete numbers for past fundraising success, especially $10K+ sponsorship examples.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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