Positive Discipline of Connecticut (2026)

06/03/2026

Is expanding global reach, strengthening financial sustainability, and advancing an organization's mission through research, strategic partnerships and innovative growth initiatives in your wheelhouse?

The Positive Discipline Association (PDA) is hiring a Director, Business Development! The right individual will have visionary leadership to drive organizational revenue, deepen donor and community engagement, and ensure that PDA’s growth strategies align with its values and long-term goals. This position is remote, reports to the Board President, and is 30 hours per week.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership and Planning
 Set and communicate the organization’s growth vision in alignment with PDA’s missionand strategic plan.
 Collaborate to develop and implement annual and five-year growth plans.
 Provide strategic leadership across all areas of revenue generation, partnership development, and brand expansion.

Revenue Development and Financial Oversight
 Drive strategic revenue growth within a global nonprofit context, working toward meeting or exceeding annual revenue goals.
 Oversee grant, donor, and fundraising activities, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
 Manage approved expenses within the organizational budget.
 Lead initiatives that increase income through strategic partnerships, marketing, advocacy, and public relations.

Market and Stakeholder Engagement
 Study member and consumer needs to inform program and growth strategies.
 Build and maintain strategic partnerships advance PDA’s global presence.
 Strengthen the visibility and reputation of the PDA brand through coordinated marketing and communication strategies.

Team Leadership and Development
 Hire, supervise, and support the Business Development staff.
 Conduct annual performance reviews.
 Work collaboratively with key staff to ensure alignment across organizational priorities.
 Oversee research efforts.

Compliance & Risk Management
 Ensure adherence to local, state, federal and international regulations
 Oversee administrative systems, policies, HR processes
 Ensure collaboration tools, fundraising platforms, and governance systems are secure and functional

QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, or related field preferred.
 Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or strategic growth roles.
 Demonstrated success in revenue generation, partnership development, and organizational leadership.
 Understanding of financial management and grant administration.
 Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and intercultural collaboration skills.
 Experience managing staff or consultants
 Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and measurable results.
 Commitment to the values and mission of the PDA.

How to Apply:

Director, Business Development application

24/02/2026

Now Recruiting: Director, Board of Directors

Positive Discipline Association
The Positive Discipline Association (PDA), a U.S. 501c3 non-profit, is entering a transition period as we strengthen our infrastructure and prepare for organizational growth. The Board will be composed of a ratio of 2/3 of members who are outside the organization, and 1/3 of members who are affiliated with the organization as members, educators and trainers, including a seat for a representative of the Positive Discipline Founder. The Board Directors serve as fiduciaries of the Positive Discipline Association, providing strategic guidance, oversight, and mission stewardship. They contribute expertise, perspective, and leadership while operating at the governance level.

About the PDA
For more than 20 years, the PDA has supported trainers, educators, mental health professionals, and families around the world in bringing Positive Discipline into homes, schools, and communities. Our work is global with work in 90 countries, community- based, and grounded in dignity, respect, and belonging. As we grow, we are building a board that reflects the strategic vision and governance support the organization needs for the next chapter.

About the Role (looking for three Directors)
These are two- or three-year term, with renewable one-year extensions not to exceed six consecutive years This role is volunteer, remote and governance focused.

Expectations include:
-Attend and actively participate in Board meetings
-Review materials in advance and engage in informed decision-making
-Serve on at least one committee or task force
-Uphold fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and accountability
--Maintain confidentiality of non-public information
Disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when appropriate
-Support the mission, values, and strategic direction of PDA
-Act as ambassadors for PDA within their professional and community networks

Who We’re Looking For
-We are specifically seeking candidates with a diverse range of experiences and skills, including adult learning/education, virtual learning, human resources/compliance, marketing, global non-profit, grant writing, fundraising, business growth, research, parent education, education leadership, early childhood education, board transition, research, change management and/or governance.

If you are interested in sharing your skills with a growing nonprofit and help guide its governance and future direction, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute.

Why Serve
Board service with the PDA offers:
-A chance to shape the direction of a global community of practitioners
Opportunities to collaborate with leaders across education, mental health, and
community systems
-Experience in nonprofit governance and strategic planning
-The ability to contribute to work that strengthens families and communities worldwide

How to Apply
Please complete this application:

PDA Board Director Application.

15/02/2026

Now Recruiting: Vice President, Board of Directors
Positive Discipline Association

The Positive Discipline Association (PDA), a U.S. 501c3 non-profit, is entering a transition period as we strengthen our infrastructure and prepare for organizational growth. The Board will be composed of a ratio of 2/3 of members who are outside the organization, and 1/3 of members who are affiliated with the organization as members, educators and trainers, including a seat for a representative of the Positive Discipline Founder. We are looking for a strong leader to join our Board of Directors as Vice President to help lead the Board from operational to governance.

About the PDA
For more than 20 years, the PDA has supported trainers, educators, mental health professionals, and families around the world in bringing Positive Discipline into homes, schools, and communities. Our work is global with work in 90 countries, community- based, and grounded in dignity, respect, and belonging. As we grow, we are building a board that reflects the strategic vision and governance support the organization needs for the next chapter.

About the Role
This is a three-year leadership term that moves from Vice President to President to Immediate Past President. This role is volunteer and governance focused. Expectations include:
-Serving on the Executive Committee
-Acting as liaison to standing committees
-Supporting board development, onboarding, and recruitment
-Working with consultant to put organization policies and procedures in place
-Working with President to develop smart goals and assessment process for the Board
-Stepping in for the President when needed
-Preparing to assume the Board President role in the following term
-The President overseas two direct reports: Director of Strategic Growth and Finance and Operations Manager, including developing smart goals that will be used for annual evaluation

Who We’re Looking For:
We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in at least one of the following:
-Nonprofit leadership
-Change management
-Educational leadership
-Comparable strategic or organizational leadership

If you’re a leader who wants to share your skills with a growing nonprofit and help guide its governance and future direction, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute.

Why Serve:
Board service with the PDA offers:
-A chance to shape the direction of a global community of practitioners
Opportunities to collaborate with leaders across education, mental health, and community systems
-Experience in nonprofit governance and strategic planning
-The ability to contribute to work that strengthens families and communities worldwide

The application can be found here:

Board Vice President Application.

12/01/2026

We hope you will join this amazing hands-on workshop, live online starting March 30!

Registration and more information: https://www.positivediscipline.org/event-6505571

06/01/2026

The Positive Discipline Association is looking for a person interested in serving as VP of the Board of Directors. Here is a description of the role and how to express interest. Thanks for your consideration and sharing with your network.

Now Recruiting: Vice President, Positive Discipline Association
Board of Directors

The Positive Discipline Association (PDA), a U.S. 501c3 non-profit, is entering a transition period as we strengthen our infrastructure and prepare for organizational growth. We are looking for a strong leader to join our Board of Directors as Vice President (President-Elect) who has experience with being part of a nonprofit board that changed from operational to governance.

About the PDA:
For more than 20 years, the PDA has supported trainers, educators, mental health professionals, and families around the world in bringing Positive Discipline into homes, schools, and communities. Our work is global with work in 90 countries, community- based, and grounded in dignity, respect, and belonging. As we grow, we are building a board that reflects the strategic vision and governance support the organization needs for the next chapter.

About the Role:
This is a three-year leadership term that may move from Vice President to President to Immediate Past President. This role is volunteer and governance focused. Expectations include:
· Serve on the Executive Committee.
· Act as liaison to standing committees.
· Support board development, onboarding, and recruitment.
· Provide oversight to organization policies and procedures in place.
· Work with President to develop goals and assessment process for the Board.
· Step in for the President when needed.
· Prepare to assume the Board President role in the following term.
The President oversees two direct reports: Director of Development and Operations Manager, including developing smart goals that will be used for annual evaluations.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are specifically seeking candidates with experience in:
· Nonprofit leadership
· Educational leadership
· Comparable strategic or organizational leadership
If you’re a leader who wants to share your skills with a growing nonprofit and help guide its governance and future direction, this is a meaningful opportunity to contribute.

Why Serve:
Board service with the PDA offers:
· A chance to shape the direction of a global community of practitioners
· Opportunities to collaborate with leaders across education, mental health, and community systems
· Experience in nonprofit governance and strategic planning
· The ability to contribute to work that strengthens families and communities worldwide

How to Apply:
Send an email expressing your interest to [email protected]

05/01/2026

06/11/2025

In Positive Discipline, we look beneath the surface to see what a child’s behavior is really saying. Misbehavior often stems from these mistaken beliefs:

👀 Undue Attention: “I belong only when I’m noticed.”
💪 Misguided Power: “I belong when I’m in control.”
💔 Revenge: “I feel hurt, so I’ll hurt back.”
😞 Assumed Inadequacy: “I can’t do it, so I’ll give up.”

When we understand the belief behind the behavior, we can respond with empathy and guidance, not punishment 💡