Fundraising and Development Strategist

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We are looking for a motivated, talented volunteer to join Cures of Colors as a member of our fundraising committee. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

You will work alongside the founder and fundraising chair to identify potential donors, submit funding proposals, and execute annual campaigns. In addition to researching and writing funding proposals, you will help oversee the overall grant management process by tracking reporting deadlines and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate is someone who will be able to help build Cures of Colors’ fundraising capacity and attain the necessary funding to serve in youth development.

You will work remotely and on your own schedule, and we ask for a minimum commitment of 8-10 hours a week. All volunteers undergo a 30-day trial period in which members of the leadership team evaluate the suitability of the candidate. This time period also provides the volunteer an opportunity to decide if the role is suitable for them.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with professionals across C of C to understand funding needs
• Research and identify public and private funding sources that match C of C needs
• Retrieve and assemble the necessary background materials and information to construct funding proposals
• Work alongside the founder and Treasurer to finalize and submit funding proposals and grant applications
• Maintain grant application schedules and tracking systems
• Work alongside the Director of Finance to collect, analyze, and report data on the
• performance of programs to ensure compliance with the terms of funding agreements
• Keep the finance team informed on the progress and status of funding proposals
• Maintain records of existing and potential funding sources while vetting and updating fundraising information as appropriate
• Communicate with existing and potential funding sources and respond to ongoing requests
• Review budget proposals with the founder, Treasurer and other relevant team leaders
• Perform other related duties as requested

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in relevant field (e.g., public health, business, nonprofit
• management, communications, marketing)
• Fundraising experience in a nonprofit, charity, or philanthropic organization
• Demonstrated record of successfully soliciting and managing various sources of funding
• Understands basic fundraising techniques and strategies for nonprofits
• Knowledge of available grant opportunities in education, youth development, and/or arts is highly preferred
• Able to assess an organization’s programs, goals, and needs
• Advanced research skills and the ability to identify relevant, actionable funding sources
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure compliance with the terms and requirements of funding sources
• Highly organized with the ability to successfully prioritize multiple projects, track fundraising data, and execute funding requirements
• Able to manage rejection, overcome common objections, and incorporate feedback associated with funding proposals
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to effectively collaboration across a broad range of individuals
• Self-directed, disciplined, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently in a virtual environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

This volunteer position is highly rewarding as professionals can utilize their nonprofit fundraising experience to improve the conversations and difficult topics between children and adults. This position also provides professionals with the opportunity to build their grant writing portfolio and enhance their professional resume. If you possess a high level of self-motivation, work well independently but also have strong collaboration skills and enjoy engaging with like-minded individuals, and can commit quality time per week on a regular basis to help achieve team goals, please consider applying for this position.