Nonprofit Development Officer

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc • Norco, CA

4d • $40 - $45

About The Position

Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports pediatric therapy services and programs for families with children who have special needs. Its mission is to improve access to hippotherapy services at Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy for every child who needs them. The organization serves more than 850 patients and their families each week on a four-acre campus, supported by staff and volunteers.

The organization is seeking a proactive, relationship-driven fundraising and development specialist as a part-time independent contractor for approximately 10–15 hours per week, with the opportunity for the role to grow as development and fundraising increase. This hands-on role carries out fundraising and development activities that advance the organization’s mission. The contractor will build community relationships, identify funding opportunities, and manage outreach from initial contact through follow-up and stewardship.

Compensation is $40 per hour. Work combines independent activity with local, in-person work as needed for donor meetings, community outreach, events, and partner engagement. The contractor determines the manner and means of completing agreed services while meeting established deadlines and coordinating necessary meetings.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations, sponsorship outreach, or closely related work.
• Strong writing, editing, research, and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to translate the organization’s mission and impact into clear, compelling donor messages.
• Self-directed approach and ability to manage 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fundraising and development activities that advance the organization’s mission.
• Build meaningful relationships in the community.
• Identify funding opportunities.
• Manage outreach efforts from initial contact through follow-up and stewardship.
• Attend donor meetings, community outreach activities, events, and partner engagements in person as needed.
• Meet established deadlines and coordinate necessary meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed