Fundraising & Development Specialist
About The Position
Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports the delivery of pediatric therapy services and additional programs to support families with children with special needs. Our mission is to improve access to hippotherapy services at Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy, for every child who needs it! We are proud to serve over 850 patients and their families per week on our 4 acre campus, with our growing staff and volunteers. We are seeking a proactive, relationship-driven Fundraising & Development Specialist for a part-time independent contractor engagement of approximately 10–15 hours per week. This hands-on role will execute day-to-day fundraising and development activities that advance our mission. The contractor will spend time in the community building meaningful relationships, identifying funding opportunities, and moving outreach efforts from initial contact through follow-up and stewardship, while coordinating with organizational leadership on priorities, messaging, and fundraising goals.
Requirements
- Demonstrated hands-on experience performing nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations, sponsorship outreach, or closely related work.
- Strong writing, editing, research, and persuasive communication skills.
- Ability to translate an organization’s mission and impact into clear, compelling donor messages.
- Self-directed and comfortable taking ownership of multiple priorities, deadlines, outreach efforts, and stakeholder relationships.
- Comfort using donor databases, spreadsheets, email platforms, and common productivity tools.
- Sound judgment, discretion, attention to detail, and respect for confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Existing knowledge of the local philanthropic community or relevant funder networks is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Execute day-to-day fundraising and development activities that advance our mission.
- Spend time in the community building meaningful relationships.
- Identify funding opportunities.
- Move outreach efforts from initial contact through follow-up and stewardship.
- Coordinate with organizational leadership on priorities, messaging, and fundraising goals.
Benefits
- Compensation: $40 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
