Fundraising Operations Consultant – Independent Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development of proposals and maintain the tools, resources, and processes that facilitate regional and national fundraising initiatives.

• Compose, edit, and enhance proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, grant applications, and various other fundraising documents.

• Facilitate input from cross-functional internal teams to ensure submissions are of the highest quality and competitiveness.

• Create and sustain proposal templates, standardized language, budget formats, impact statements, and a centralized library of fundraising materials.

• Manage timelines for proposals, submission schedules, and internal review processes.

• Ensure proposals accurately represent UpTogether's strategic goals, evidence, and organizational methodologies.

• Continuously refine proposal development processes and enhance fundraising resources.

• Oversee grant reporting and guarantee compliance with funder requirements throughout the entire grant lifecycle.

• Manage calendars for grant reporting and submission deadlines.

• Coordinate the development of reports across internal teams.

• Write and edit narrative reports for grants.

• Monitor grant requirements, deliverables, and compliance responsibilities.

• Maintain documentation related to grants, funding agreements, and organizational records.

• Assist in grant closeout activities and ensure reports accurately reflect program outcomes and financial data.

• Enhance operational systems supporting fundraising and revenue management.

• Ensure the integrity of Salesforce data, manage grant records, revenue tracking, GAUs, and fundraising documentation.

• Coordinate financial requests and revenue reconciliation with the Finance department.

• Oversee fundraising workflows and project tracking within Asana.

• Generate fundraising dashboards, pipeline reports, and updates for leadership.

• Identify and implement enhancements to CRM systems, workflows, reporting, documentation, and operational processes.

• Utilize AI-driven tools and automation to enhance proposal development, reporting, knowledge management, and fundraising operations.

• Research and identify funding opportunities from institutional, corporate, government, and philanthropic sources that align with UpTogether's priorities.

• Analyze opportunities and provide insights on strategic alignment, competitiveness, timing, and engagement strategies.

• Develop profiles for prospects, funder briefings, and materials for leadership meetings.

• Keep track of philanthropic trends and emerging funding opportunities.

• Write updates for funders, stewardship communications, impact narratives, and follow-up materials.

• Create one-pagers, presentations, pitch decks, and other fundraising collateral.

• Organize logistics and follow-up for funder meetings and external engagements.

• Support the stewardship of individual donors, including acknowledgments and ongoing communications.

• Maintain records of donor communications within Salesforce and assist with annual fundraising campaigns as necessary.

• Aid in the implementation and operational management of cash transfer programs, grants, and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate implementation plans and project management across functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Around 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants management, development operations, foundation relations, or revenue operations.

• Proven track record in managing proposal development, grant reporting, and fundraising operations.

• Strong skills in writing, editing, and project management.

• Experience in conducting prospect research and providing strategic funding recommendations.

• Familiarity with coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving various stakeholders.

• Proficient in Salesforce (or a similar CRM) and project management tools such as Asana.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.

• Capability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams.

• Preference for familiarity with AI-driven productivity tools and workflow automation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible work environment.

• Engaging and supportive organizational culture.