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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].

"It is an honor to be recognized by the Rail Passengers Association for my efforts to strengthen and expand America’s passenger rail. Golden spikes were once used by railroads to mark the completion of important rail projects, so I am truly grateful to receive the Golden Spike Award as a way to mark the end of a career that I’ve spent fighting to invest in our country’s rail system. As Chair of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, it has been my priority to bolster funding for Amtrak, increase and expand routes, look to the future by supporting high-speed projects, and improve safety, culminating in $66 billion in new funding in the Bipartisan infrastructure Law."

Representative Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
March 30, 2022, on receiving the Association's Golden Spike Award for his years of dedication and commitment to passenger rail.