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How to Apply for Organizational Operations & Fundraising Lead (Part-time)

at AMERICAN AMPUTEE SOCCER ASSOCIATION

🏢 About AMERICAN AMPUTEE SOCCER ASSOCIATION

The American Amputee Soccer Association is a niche nonprofit making a tangible impact by growing amputee soccer from grassroots youth clinics to national teams. Working here means joining a mission-driven team dedicated to inclusivity and athletic excellence, with the chance to shape an emerging sport's infrastructure.

About This Role

This part-time role is pivotal in professionalizing the association by streamlining operations, systems, and processes while driving fundraising to sustain programs. As the 'strategic doer,' you'll directly enable the growth of amputee soccer by building the backbone for youth clinics and National Teams.

💡 A Day in the Life

Start the day by checking emails from volunteers and stakeholders, then update the donor database and track grant deadlines. Mid-morning, you might draft a fundraising appeal for an upcoming youth clinic, followed by a virtual meeting with the board to discuss operational priorities. Afternoon tasks include reviewing expense reports, coordinating with a volunteer coordinator on event logistics, and researching new grant opportunities.

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🎯 Who AMERICAN AMPUTEE SOCCER ASSOCIATION Is Looking For

  • A nonprofit professional with 3–5 years of experience, ideally in small organizations where you've worn multiple hats and built systems from scratch.
  • A proven fundraiser who has secured grants or individual donations for sports, disability, or community programs, and can articulate a clear strategy for diversifying revenue.
  • A self-starter who thrives on autonomy and can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, from managing budgets to coordinating volunteers.
  • Passionate about adaptive sports and disability inclusion, with cultural sensitivity to work with a diverse community of athletes and stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to AMERICAN AMPUTEE SOCCER ASSOCIATION

1

Highlight specific examples of streamlining operations (e.g., implementing CRM, standardizing processes) and quantify impact (e.g., reduced volunteer hours by 20%).

2

Showcase any experience with grant writing or fundraising events for sports nonprofits, and mention familiarity with platforms like DonorPerfect or Givebutter.

3

Tailor your resume to emphasize 'strategic doer' examples—projects where you both planned and executed, like launching a fundraising campaign while managing day-to-day ops.

4

Research the association's current programs (youth clinics, National Teams) and mention how you'd improve their operational efficiency or fundraising potential.

5

Include a brief note on why amputee soccer matters to you personally—even a sentence about connection to adaptive sports—to demonstrate mission alignment.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your ability to professionalize a small nonprofit: describe a specific system you improved (e.g., donor database, volunteer coordination) and the outcome.', 'Detail your fundraising wins: mention a grant you secured or a campaign you led, with dollar amounts or percentage increases.', 'Explain how you balance strategic vision with hands-on work, using an example of a project where you set goals and then executed daily tasks.', "Express genuine enthusiasm for the association's mission and your understanding of the unique challenges in adaptive sports (e.g., equipment needs, outreach)."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review the association's website and social media to understand current programs, events, and donor communications.
  • → Look up recent news or blog posts about amputee soccer to grasp the sport's growth and challenges.
  • → Check Guidestar or similar for the association's 990 to understand its financial size and funding sources.
  • → Explore other adaptive sports nonprofits (e.g., USABA) to see best practices in operations and fundraising.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you assess the current operational gaps in a small nonprofit and prioritize improvements?
2 Describe your experience with grant writing: what's your process for researching and submitting grants?
3 How do you engage volunteers in a remote setting and keep them motivated?
4 Imagine we need to raise $50k for a youth clinic in 3 months—walk me through your fundraising plan.
5 What metrics would you use to measure success in this role, both operationally and fundraising-wise?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention amputee soccer or the specific challenges of adaptive sports.
  • Overemphasizing corporate experience without connecting it to nonprofit operations or fundraising.
  • Failing to demonstrate a 'doer' mindset—only talking about strategy without concrete examples of execution.

📅 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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Offer

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