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Category: Resource Development
Volunteer Corporate & Foundation Partnerships Coordinator (Resource Development)

Overview
Help structure sponsorships, events, and in‑kind partnerships that support RPA’s mission.

Key Responsibilities
- Build pitch materials; maintain a prospect pipeline; schedule and support calls.
- Draft MOUs/sponsor deliverables; coordinate benefits and reporting.
- Track ROI and renewal opportunities.

Qualifications
- Client‑facing experience (BD/sales/CSR) with strong follow‑through.
- Excellent communication and organization.

Time Commitment
~5 hours/week, with occasional bursts around events or campaigns.

Benefits
- Deal‑making experience and visible outcomes.
- Professional references and expanded network.

Should be a Rail Passengers member or prepared to join Rail Passengers to participate. To
apply, send a resume, clips/links and a cover letter by email to [email protected].

"When [NARP] comes to Washington, you help embolden us in our efforts to continue the progress for passenger rail. And not just on the Northeast Corridor. All over America! High-speed rail, passenger rail is coming to America, thanks to a lot of your efforts! We’re partners in this. ... You are the ones that are going to make this happen. Do not be dissuaded by the naysayers. There are thousands of people all over America who are for passenger rail and you represent the best of what America is about!"

Secretary Ray LaHood, U.S. Department of Transportation
2012 NARP Spring Council Meeting