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Vice President of Strategic Planning & Alignment | Volunteer | Cougs 4 Kids
Vice President of Strategic Planning & Alignment volunteer opportunity supporting Cougs 4 Kids youth programs across Washington.
Volunteer Role Overview
Guide long-range planning and organizational alignment so Cougs 4 Kids initiatives, partnerships, resources, and measures support shared priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate strategic planning, prioritization, and progress reviews.
- Connect goals with programs, resources, risks, and measurable outcomes.
- Prepare decision materials and support cross-functional alignment.
Qualifications
- Strategic planning, organizational development, consulting, governance, or executive leadership experience.
- Facilitation, analysis, diplomacy, and concise executive communication.
- Respect for participant privacy, inclusion, and youth-centered service.
Commitment and Location
This is a flexible volunteer opportunity combining virtual collaboration with in-person activities when the role requires them. Volunteers complete orientation, a background check, and applicable youth-safety training.
About Cougs 4 Kids
Cougs 4 Kids connects WSU alumni, students, and community volunteers with programs that help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity. Learn more about Cougs 4 Kids, explore current opportunities, or discover ways to get involved.
Apply to volunteer as Vice President of Strategic Planning & Alignment.
Strategic Planning VP opportunity: Role Impact
First, you will learn team priorities. Next, you will coordinate with program leaders. Therefore, participants will receive dependable support.
Why This Volunteer Role Matters
Help Cougs 4 Kids turn an ambitious mission into a focused strategy, measurable priorities, and sustainable growth. Your contribution will strengthen programs designed to help marginalized youth build confidence, character, belonging, and opportunity.
What You Will Own
- Guide annual and multi-year planning with clear goals, owners, milestones, and measures.
- Facilitate leadership decisions and keep teams aligned around the highest-impact work.
- Use program, community, and operational insights to identify risks and opportunities.
You May Be a Great Fit If You Bring
- Strategic planning, nonprofit leadership, consulting, operations, or organizational-development experience.
- Systems thinking paired with practical execution and collaborative facilitation.
- Ability to translate complex choices into clear decisions and accountable next steps.
You do not need to match every preference to contribute. We welcome candidates whose professional experience, volunteer service, education, or lived experience prepares them to support this work.
What You Can Expect From Cougs 4 Kids
- A clear orientation, role expectations, and a primary team contact.
- Templates, program context, and practical tools for your assignment.
- A collaborative, inclusive environment where questions and ideas are welcome.
- Feedback and recognition that connect your work to visible community impact.
Commitment, Location, and Safety
This is an unpaid volunteer position. Scheduling is coordinated around program needs and volunteer availability. Planning may happen virtually, while some assignments require participation in Pullman or another Washington community. Before placement, the team will confirm the expected schedule, location, and deliverables. Roles involving youth may require orientation, a background check, and applicable safety training.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does success look like for the Vice President of Strategic Planning & Alignment?
Success means communicating early, completing agreed work reliably, protecting participant privacy, and helping teammates deliver a welcoming experience. The team will establish practical priorities so you know what to focus on first.
Will I receive support?
Yes. A program leader will share context, answer questions, and provide the tools needed for the assignment. Volunteers are encouraged to raise concerns and suggest improvements.
Why volunteer with Cougs 4 Kids?
You can use skills you already have, grow through meaningful service, and join WSU alumni, students, families, and community partners working together for young people.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role feels meaningful, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not follow a traditional path. Tell us what draws you to the mission and how your strengths could help.
Apply to volunteer with Cougs 4 Kids. You can also learn more about Cougs 4 Kids and explore other volunteer opportunities.