Job Opportunities
We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join us in our mission. Learn more about the job opportunities that are currently available at the Foundation.
Executive Assistant
Location: Raleigh, NC, United States
Purpose: The Executive Assistant provides essential support to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Strategy and Innovation, and the Vice President, Clinical & Outcomes Research. By efficiently managing various tasks, the Executive Assistant enhances the productivity and effectiveness of these leaders, enabling them to concentrate on strategic initiatives. This support is crucial in advancing the foundation’s mission to improve the lives of those affected by vision loss, ensuring that every effort contributes to meaningful and impactful outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
Administrative Support:
- Provide top-notch administrative assistance, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, handling expenses, preparing presentations using PowerPoint and Word and assorted correspondence.
- Coordinate travel plans, including booking flights, hotels, and managing travel receipts.
- Facilitate virtual meetings, ensuring technical operations and accessibility.
- Support the planning and execution of special projects, including trainings, receptions, and other activities.
- Maintain accurate records within applicable systems, track project timelines, and assist with document preparation.
- Generate reports as request, organizing data to inform decision-making.
- Attend meetings and accurately record minutes, documenting key discussions, decisions, and action items while maintaining confidentiality.
- Provide back-up support to the Executive Assistant to the CEO as requested.
Committee Management:
- Assist in the coordination and management of Board committees and subcommittees.
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items.
- Facilitate communication between committee members and ensure timely execution of committee initiatives.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Communicate on behalf of the individuals supported, including providing regular updates, organizational adjustments, changes, and supporting documentation.
- Work with external vendors for timely execution of projects, including IT vendors, consultants, and other parties.
- Retain and organize contracts through the Foundation’s contract retention system.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes.
- Complete other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Provide support for the main Foundation phone line, ensuring caller satisfaction by providing assistance and accurate information.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of administrative office experience; must have experience supporting multiple individuals.
- Fully proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Expert administration and host competence in Microsoft Teams and Zoom for virtual meeting coordination and facilitation.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, dependable, and able to meet deadlines by effectively prioritizing workload.
- Outstanding attention to detail, able to perform work accurately and efficiently.
- Reliable and accountable for the quality of work.
- A team player with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent time management skills to plan, manage, and coordinate activities for multiple individuals.
- Competency with a CRM system (Customer Relationship Management); competence in non-profit CRM preferred.
- Applied experience with organization-wide software applications for planning and budgeting desired; experience with Adaptive, Virtuous, and Power BI preferred.
- Enthusiastic, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability and temperament to work with sensitive and confidential information.
- Must be fully vaccinated for COVID and requires documentation of vaccinations.
Position Specifics:
- Remote position, Location: Raleigh, NC
- Full-time, Exempt
- Salary range $65,000—$72,000. The salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic market, depth of experience, and internal equity.
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility up to 3%
- Reporting to: Chief of Strategy and Innovation
To Apply: Please send resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in this position to HR@FightingBlindness.org.
National Corporate Partnerships Manager
Locations: New York City, NY, United States; San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States
Purpose: The Corporate Partnerships Manager is responsible for establishing new fundraising relationships, resulting in multi-year partnerships with Fortune 1000 companies. These multi-year partnerships, ranging from $250,000 and beyond, aim to create significant impact and benefit both our communities and the philanthropic goals of our corporate partners. This position is essential in expanding our corporate presence, securing funding for our mission, driving programmatic initiatives, engaging with the community, and advancing transformative research.
Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
Strategy and Development:
- Refine and develop a comprehensive corporate partnerships strategy in collaboration with the organization.
- Develop and implement multi-year corporate partnerships aligned with the organization’s mission and funding objectives.
- Build business development strategies and develop compelling presentations, proposals, and supporting collateral in partnership with marketing.
- Initiate innovative ideas to generate new revenue and add value to partnerships.
Relationship Management:
- Coordinate and enhance corporate partnership activities to increase Foundation awareness and revenue.
- Identify, secure, and nurture relationships with major corporations outside the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.
- Cultivate and grow relationships with new corporate partners.
- Build and develop relationships with key executive leaders and influencers across corporate partnership organizations.
- Leverage professional networks to grow awareness and opportunities for the Foundation among corporations.
Engagement and Stewardship:
- Analyze donor and prospect interests to develop compelling pitches, campaigns, engagement strategies, and stewardship activities.
- Meet with influential corporations to develop engagement opportunities.
- Articulate the Foundation’s fundable programs to corporate leadership to raise awareness, solicit donations, and execute partnerships.
- Support giving strategies through identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to meet departmental and organizational goals.
Program Execution:
- Execute plans to maximize partnerships through various activities, including grants, cause marketing, sponsorships, customer fundraising, point of sales campaigns, matching gifts, employee engagement, and shared value activities.
- Adjust and modify corporate partnership programs to address unmet market needs.
- Negotiate partnership terms and contracts.
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Perform necessary administrative responsibilities, including documentation, report generation, and data analysis using Client Relationship Management (CRM) software.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Accountability:
- Demonstrate a proactive, results-driven approach, taking full accountability for actions and outcomes
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of sales, fundraising, and or business development experience
- Track record of success in developing non-profit corporate partnerships fundraising
- Ability to self-manage and prioritize tasks, with excellent time management skills
- Proactive, enthusiastic, results oriented and strong follow-up skills
- Working knowledge of CRM system (Customer Relationship Management); competence in non-profit CRM preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills reflective of the Foundation’s mission and values with strong verbal and written business communication skills
- Fully proficient in business vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, and business correspondence formatting
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Manage and impart confidential information
- A team player with the ability to work independently required
- Ability to travel required
Position Specifics:
- Home-office based
- Location: New York New Jersey Metro or San Francisco Bay Area preferred
- Full-time, Exempt
- Reporting to: Chief of Strategy and Innovation
- Salary range $85,000-$100,000. The salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic market, depth of experience, and internal equity.
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility up to 5%
Prospect Research Analyst
Locations: United States
Purpose: The Prospect Research Analyst oversees and executes a comprehensive program for prospect research, identification, and management. By providing timely, relevant, and high-level intelligence and analysis of high-capacity donors, the Prospect Research Analyst informs and supports Major Gifts and Capital Campaign fundraising strategies to maximize fundraising success.
Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
- Collaborate with Fundraisers: Deliver timely, accurate, and analytical information to inform the fundraising process, serving as a foundation for interactions with major donors and prospects.
- Leadership in Research Policies: Provide leadership and guidance in developing and enhancing prospect research policies and procedures. Define and document specific research methods and techniques, create and maintain templates, develop a practice for research requests, establish and manage a robust research request and tracking system, and educate team members on these methods and techniques.
- Prospect Research and Analysis: Identify, research, and analyze new and existing donors and prospects for major gift cultivation and solicitation. This involves reviewing and analyzing media, financial documents, files, databases, online information systems, and other resources.
- Resource Utilization: Recommend and utilize online services (e.g., LexisNexis, DonorSearch), the Internet, print and electronic media, research directories, and other reference sources to expand prospect and donor information.
- System Development and Management: Develop and manage a comprehensive system for identifying, researching, and qualifying new prospects.
- Prepare Research Reports: Prepare comprehensive and concise research reports that include biographical and financial information, potential for philanthropic support, areas of interest, and affiliations, along with research on corporations and foundations.
- Administer Research Systems: Administer efficient research and prospect management systems and processes, ensuring protocols are in place and adhering to all legal privacy requirements and ethical standards upheld by regulatory bodies and professional organizations.
- Develop Prospect Pipeline Tools: Develop tools to maintain an informative prospect pipeline that aligns with the goals and targets of the Development team, providing relevant and timely information and analysis to the Chief Development Officer and major gift and corporate/foundation staff.
- Maintain Prospect Assignments: Maintain and update prospect assignments, advancing new prospects from weekly cash reports, regional phone calls, and other Foundation sources.
- CRM Database Proficiency: Attain and sustain a high level of proficiency in using the CRM database to manage major gift prospect tracking, proposals, research, and biographical information.
- Train Team Members: Train team members on research methodologies, effective utilization of research, and maintaining a comprehensive and organized prospect tracking and solicitation system.
- Stay Updated on Research Techniques: Stay updated on new research techniques in long-term fund development.
- Ensure Confidentiality: Ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information related to donors and prospects.
- Conduct Development Research: Conduct research on development-related topics as needed and as assigned.
- Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 5+ years prospect research, or related role, exprience in a non-profit environment
- Proficiency with research tools and databases, including online services like Lexis-Nexis and DonorSearch
- Proven ability to retrieve, analyze, and synthesize information into concise reports and donor profiles
- Substantial experience with managing and administering databases, including understanding fundraising terms and generating accurate data reports
- Proficiency with research tools and databases, including online services like Lexis-Nexis and DonorSearch
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM systems like Virtuous
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for preparing detailed research reports and collaborating with team members
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure accuracy in research and data management
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a collaborative approach to projects
- Fully vaccinated for COVID with documentation
Position Specifics:
- Home-based
- The budgeted starting salary Range: $70k–$85k. This range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, skill sets, experience, and internal equity to comparable roles
- $120.00 monthly technology stipend provided
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligible: 5%.
- Full-time, flexible schedule; some evening and weekends require
- Occasional travel required, which may include evening and/or weekends
- Reporting to Senior VP of Devleopmennt; no direct reports
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a coverletter that highlights a few of your research accomplishments to HR@FightingBlindness.org Please mention Prospect Research Analyst within the email subject line.
Project Lead, ARPA-H Grant
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
Position Description: The Project Lead will oversee and manage the daily operations of a multi-site, government-funded vision research effort toward whole eye transplant. This position will ensure that the research progresses smoothly and meets all necessary milestones and deliverables. This position will serve as the Project Director for the 2024-2030 Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Transplantation of Human Eye Allografts program.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all aspects of a vision-related government research program, ensuring alignment with funding sponsor’s mission by developing and implementing plans, setting and executing milestones, timelines, and adhering to set program budgets.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, government funding agencies, clinicians, industry partners, and regulatory bodies to achieve program goals.
- Facilitate communication and information flow among program team members.
- Monitor program progress and performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks to ensure program success.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical guidelines.
- Prepare and manage program-related documentation and reports.
- Understand the science and be a trusted point of communication with external stakeholders.
- Plan and execute in-person and virtual preclinical translational educational events.
- Represent the Foundation at events to educate, promote, and further our mission.
Essential Qualifications:
- Master’s-level degree in biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, pharmacology, or similar discipline. In lieu of degree, 10 years’ experience within the biomedical industry or in support of federally funding research will be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific program and/or project management, preferably within the biomedical industry or in support of federally funding research.
- Proven track record in managing complex scientific programs or projects.
- Strong understanding of therapeutic development processes, including preclinical and clinical stages.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance in the context of therapeutic development.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, project management and grants software.
Position Specifics:
- Remote position.
- Location: Washington D.C. – Baltimore Area
- Reporting to Senior Director, Preclinical Translational Research Programs
- The budgeted salary is $120,000 annually. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, skill sets, experience, and internal equity to comparable roles.
- $120.00 monthly technology stipend.
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligible: 5%.
- Full-time, flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends may be required.
How to Apply:
Please provide a cover letter explaining your interest and relevant experience in therapeutic development, government funded programs, and program management, and how your experience is applicable to this position. Send your resume with cover letter to HR@FightingBlindness.org with your name and “Project Lead position” in the subject line.
Legacy Giving Officer
Position Overview: The Legacy Giving Officer is a member of the Development team who works to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward legacy donors and prospects. This position is responsible for developing and implementing plans for securing deferred gifts from donors through estate planning and other types of gifts.
Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
- Identifies, cultivates, and solicits prospective donors; uses analytical skills to evaluate donor histories to determine best legacy prospects and develops strategic outreach to engage; ensures all donors are recognized and stewarded for their gifts.
- Manage a prospect portfolio of approximately 125-150 prospects and manage the qualification and cultivation of those assigned.
- Develop solicitation strategies for new and current legacy gift prospects within assigned portfolio.
- Develop relationships with prospects through various cultivation calls, meetings, letters, and handwritten notes.
- Collaborate with Sr. Director, Legacy Giving to set personal annual solicitation and legacy gift closing goals.
- Complete a specified number of significant contacts/moves annually with prospects from portfolio in accordance with identified annual goals.
- Engage board members, volunteers, and key staff in the planning, relationship building and solicitation of legacy gifts.
- Collaborate with the Sr. Director, Legacy Giving and Major Gift Officers to develop and coordinate strategies for blended major and legacy gifts.
- Collaborate with the regional Community Managers to identify and cultivate legacy giving prospects.
- Offer educational opportunities and materials regarding legacy giving for prospects/donors.
- In cooperation with the Regional Team, make joint visits to regional prospects or participate in remote calls with volunteer chapter leadership to inform and update about legacy giving.
- In coordination with Sr. Director, Legacy giving, provide continued education for Foundation staff members to ensure understanding of basic legacy giving concepts and promote collaboration.
- In collaboration with the Assoc. Director, Donor Data & Analytics, create and generate program reports for activity and results towards goals and objectives.
- Maintains accurate and thorough records, contact reports and background data to preserve institutional memory and facilitate programmatic performance evaluation.
- Remain current on relevant laws, regulations, and techniques through self-study, professional memberships, conferences, and webinars.
- In cooperation with the Finance Team, review estate documents, providing guidance and input, as applicable, for executing gift requests.
- Other duties may be assigned to meet the organization’s needs.
Required Skills and Experience Include:
- 5+ years of experience in securing legacy or major gifts through relationship-based fundraising
- Mastery of estate planning, wills, and other legal aspects related to legacy gifts with proven ability to educate and persuade potential donors about the benefits of legacy giving
- Experience identifying and cultivating new sources of support. Track record of successful fundraising in an environment of similar complexity
- Proven ability to build new relationships with prospects, donors, and volunteers.
- Proficient interpersonal skills, both in-person, by phone or via videoconference; proven ability to communicate effectively with individuals from different backgrounds and of varying abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate program and Foundation information.
Position specifics:
- Home-based position
- Full-time, Exempt
- Budgeted Salary Range: $115k–$130k
This range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, skill sets, length of experience, specific designations or credentials, and internal equity to comparable roles
- Reporting to: Sr. Director, Legacy Giving
- 20% anticipated travel; occasional weekend and evenings required
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligible up to 8% of salary
- $120/mo. pre-tax technology allowance
To apply: Send resume with cover letter, please include examples of personally solicited individual gift achievements, to HR@fightblindness.org.
Field Development Manager (alternate title: Community Manager)
Location: Boston, MA, United States
The Field Development Manager is accountable for the revenue, volunteer management, and planned activities for 3 or 4 assigned chapters that encourage, promote, and achieve successful volunteer engagement, community relations, and ambitious revenue goals. The Foundation chapter network brings people together across the country to join in fighting blinding retinal diseases. Our chapters focus on three key areas: revenue, resources, and education.
This position is the “face” of our organization, the first point-of-contact for our chapter constituents within their home territory. They forge strong relationships with individuals and organizations, provide information about local resources, and share scientific advancements that assist individuals through their personal journey.
Primary Responsibilities: The following are representative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
Fundraising
- Strategic Fundraising Development: Innovate and refine fundraising approaches to exceed last year’s financial results
- Relationship Cultivation: Strengthen ties with corporate sponsors, committee members, event attendees, and honorees to secure sustained support
- Active Committee Involvement: Engage in and contribute to committee meetings and events, ensuring their successful implementation
- Supporter Engagement: Proactively seek and connect with potential contributors for various organizational initiatives and campaigns
- Collaborative Planning: Partner with VisionWalk and Special Event teams to plan and execute significant events that meet or surpass fundraising goals and exemplify best practices
- Volunteer Coordination: Aid in volunteer recruitment and manage event logistics to ensure smooth operations
- Community Partnership Development: Establish and nurture a network of community relationships, representing the Foundation and uncovering new support opportunities
Volunteer Leadership Engagement
- Elevate Volunteer Chapters: Cultivate and expand 3–4 volunteer chapters focused on fundraising, partnerships, and community education
- Strategic Development: Collaboratively craft a strategic plan with the Regional Director, outlining key milestones and success metrics
- Leadership Recruitment: Attract, mentor, and mobilize a cadre of volunteer leaders for chapter activities and special events
- Engagement Activities: Host engaging chapter events both in-person and virtually to disseminate valuable information and foster community ties
- Chapter Effectiveness: Boost chapter performance by maintaining a dynamic membership and offering continuous volunteer opportunities
- Relationship Management: Oversee the stewardship of volunteers and donors, emphasizing retention, appreciation, and leadership development
- Collaborative Partnerships: Forge strong connections within the organization, support peer initiatives, and enhance donor involvement to meet fundraising objectives
Administrative/Financial
- Optimize Donor Database Management: Proactively employ the donor database for recording donor details, pinpointing engagement prospects, assessing philanthropic potential, and generating various reports
- Tailor Chapter Strategies: Recognize the distinct characteristics of each chapter and offer tailored advice to leverage strengths and navigate obstacles, ensuring optimal outcomes
- Oversee Community Resources: Administer the storage and distribution of community materials and collateral
- Scientific Literacy and Communication: Acquire a solid understanding of relevant scientific concepts to effectively disseminate knowledge, share insights, and highlight the organization’s impact
Essential Qualifications Include:
- 3+ years of successful fundraising event and development campaign experience, including collaboration with volunteers
- Prior experience in building volunteer groups or non-profit organization chapters is desirable
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying physical and cognitive abilities
- Willingness to travel (anticipated 20-25%)
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Enthusiastic, takes initiative, and demonstrates strong follow-up skills
- Proficient in budget preparation, planning, analysis, decision-making, and reporting
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and databases (e.g., Salesforce, Virtuous, Raiser’s Edge).
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Fully vaccinated for COVID with documentation.
Position Specifics:
- Home-based, Location: Boston, MA
- The budgeted starting salary Range: $70k–$85k. This range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: geographic markets, skill sets, experience, and internal equity to comparable roles
- $120.00 monthly technology stipend provided
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligible: 5%.
- Full-time, flexible schedule; some evening and weekends required;
- Reporting to Regional Director; no direct reports
How to Apply:
- Email us at HR@FightingBlindness.org with your resume attached in Word or PDF format
- Include a cover letter that highlights your fundraising collaborations and accomplishments.
- Please mention Community Manager-Boston within the email subject line
Direct Marketing Manager
Location: Washington D.C.-Baltimore Area, United States
Purpose: The Direct Marketing Manager is accountable for the strategic planning, execution, and optimization of Foundation direct marketing initiatives to effectively engage target audiences and drive measurable results.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the VP of marketing & communications, to develop and execute strategic plans for the direct marketing program, aimed at maximizing revenue, attracting new donors, and optimizing return on investment.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement new revenue channels to enhance direct marketing fundraising efforts, aiming to develop a multi-million-dollar program.
- Oversee and manage direct marketing campaigns across various channels, including email, social media, and direct mail.
- Drive growth in digital and offline renewal, upgrade, reactivation, and stewardship fundraising campaigns aimed at securing and retaining one-time and monthly donors.
- Analyze data within CRM system (Virtuous) to track performance, identify trends, and inform strategies. Use insights to drive decisions and optimize campaigns.
- Develop and implement strategies to retain current donors, increase monthly sustainers, increase average gift amounts, and boost the number of donations from each donor.
- Work closely with the development team surrounding mid-level and major giving to ensure we are implementing strategies to move more donors up the fundraising ladder.
- Create and implement email and SMS strategies to thank, upgrade, and reactivate existing and lapsed donors.
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure consistent and engaging messaging across all marketing channels and materials.
- Work closely with development teams to maximize the segmentation and data selection strategies.
- Prepare regular reports on campaign performance, donor engagement, and revenue generation.
- Oversee the day-to-day and financial operations of the direct marketing program, acting as the primary liaison to the agency of record. Ensure all time and budget considerations are met, monitor revenue and expenses, provide monthly and yearly projections, and analyze and report on key performance indicators.
Essential Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of experience in direct marketing, including hands-on work with direct marketing agencies and managing multi-channel campaigns.
- Preferred experience in the non-profit sector.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is desirable.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in CRM systems such as Virtuous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external teams.
- Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Genuine passion for the mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Position Specifics:
- Full-time, home-based
- Preferred location: Washington D.C.-Baltimore Area
- Occasional travel for all staff meetings and/or training.
- Salary range $68,000–$85,000. The salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. The range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, final offer will take the following into consideration: geographic market, depth of experience, and internal equity.
- Annual Incentive Bonus Eligibility up to 5%
To Apply: Please send resume with a cover letter to HR@fightingblindness.org
Foundation Accessibility, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (AIDE) Commitment
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is committed to providing and advancing accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and equity in all aspects of our work. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of their disability, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, religion, socioeconomic background, or any other characteristics that makes us unique, such as diverse cognitive skills and individual talents.
We recognize that everyone deserves the opportunity to participate fully and equally in all aspects of society and that accessibility is not just about physical barriers, but also about social, economic, and cultural barriers. We offer resources, information, and community to individuals and families affected by vision loss, and we strive to do so in a way that is inclusive and respectful of their unique experiences and identity. We are dedicated to ensuring that our programs, resources, and events are accessible to all individuals.
We understand the importance of promoting diversity and equity within our organization and in the broader community. We embrace and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of our community, actively working to remove barriers and foster an inclusive environment. And through this commitment we will continue to educate ourselves on matters related to accessibility, inclusion, diversity, and equity, and we will collaborate with other organizations, experts, and advocates to promote these values and advance progress towards a more inclusive society.