Strategic Grants Advisor – Building Our Funding Pipeline (Volunteer)


Pathways to Services Development is a faith-rooted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization building transformational programs for individuals and families impacted by addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and trauma.
We’re not just creating services — we’re building pathways of transformation that restore dignity, strengthen families, and empower people to rise beyond their past.

As we lay the foundation for our long-term vision, we’re assembling a team of passionate professionals to help us build a sustainable, impactful funding strategy.




The Role

We’re seeking a Grants & Funding Strategy Partner to join our advisory team and help us design and implement a roadmap for sustainable funding.
This is an unpaid, mission-driven role ideal for a professional who wants to shape a new organization’s financial foundation and be part of something transformative from the ground up.

You’ll collaborate directly with the CEO and advisors to:

Identify and align grant opportunities with our mission and program goals

Support in developing a funding pipeline (federal, state, foundation, and corporate sources)

Contribute to strategic planning for sustainability and long-term growth

Offer insights on donor cultivation, philanthropic partnerships, and emerging funding models

Help design systems and processes for grants management and reporting





Who You Are

Experienced in grant writing, resource development, or nonprofit fundraising

Strategic thinker who understands how funding drives mission impact

Passionate about faith-inspired transformation and social change

Excited to be part of a founding advisory team shaping the blueprint for growth

Comfortable collaborating remotely and offering high-level guidance in a flexible schedule





Why Join Us

This is your opportunity to:

Build with purpose – help shape a funding system from day one

Create legacy – your insights will directly impact how lives are changed

Grow together – collaborate with lived experience leaders and passionate professionals

Position for future – as funding is secured, we will revisit opportunities for compensation and expanded leadership roles





How to Apply

If you’re passionate about transformation and want to be part of building something powerful, we’d love to connect.
Send a message or email introducing yourself and sharing your background and interest in this mission.

🌐 pathwaysempower.org | 📩 Contact: James Gonzales, CEO