Educate. Radiate. Elevate. (E.R.E.) is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial volunteer to help us evaluate the intellectual property we have developed—including trainings, curriculum, programs, and systems—and identify opportunities to license these resources to other organizations. The goal of this role is to help create sustainable revenue streams that allow our 501(c)(3) nonprofit to expand its impact. This volunteer will review our existing materials, help determine which assets have the greatest potential for licensing or partnership opportunities, and work with leadership to develop and implement a strategy to bring these offerings to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess the organization’s existing intellectual property, including trainings, curriculum, programs, and operational systems
• Identify which materials or programs have potential for licensing, partnerships, or resale to other organizations
• Develop a strategic plan for how these assets could generate revenue for the nonprofit
• Recommend licensing models (e.g., program licensing, training packages, certification programs, etc.)
• Identify and research potential organizations that could benefit from licensing these resources
• Help craft messaging and outreach strategies to introduce these offerings to potential partners
• Assist with developing pitch materials or licensing proposals
• Support initial outreach and conversations with potential partner organizations as needed
• Help guide the nonprofit through the early stages of executing the licensing strategy

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in business development, licensing, partnerships, or social enterprise
• Background in nonprofit strategy, education programs, curriculum development, or training organizations is a plus
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to evaluate program scalability
• Experience in packaging services, programs, or intellectual property for distribution or licensing
• Strong research and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping nonprofits build sustainable funding models

Time Commitment: Flexible. Approximately 3–5 hours per week for an initial 2–3 month project, with the possibility of continued involvement if desired. Impact This role will help our nonprofit unlock the potential of resources we have already developed, allowing us to expand our reach and generate sustainable funding to support our mission.