Temporary Fundraising Specialist

Job Title: Autism After 21 Utah Temporary Fundraising Specialist

Location: Northern Utah

Hours per week: 20

Dates of Position: December 3, 2024 (anticipated start)

Duration: 6 weeks (with potential for longer depending on project funding)

Compensation: $26 per hour

About Madison House:

Madison House Autism Foundation (MHAF) works to address the needs of autistic adults by

enabling community collaborations in housing, education, financial planning, medical understanding, and employment opportunities. The Autism After 21 Utah Project (AA21 Utah) is a multi-year pilot project to help Utah’s communities become more neuro-inclusive. This project includes comprehensive statewide community research to help regional working groups address the needs of autistic adults all across the state. Our goal is to develop a collective impact model that can support communities throughout the nation to take on their own evidence-based neuro-inclusive community improvement projects.

Summary of Position:

The Fundraising Specialist will assist MHAF and the AA21 Utah Project with building a network of funders for the project and other duties that help the organization achieve its goals. They will work directly with the AA21 Utah team. Interest in or experience with autism is preferable.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in nonprofit development and/or building sponsor relationships
• Interest in nonprofit development and/or our mission
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficient in Google Suite
• Ability to work both in-person and remotely with staff and potential partners and funders
• Ability to travel within Utah for occasional meetings

Duties:

• Research potential individual and corporate sponsors
• Community sponsorship outreach
• Research potential grant funders in Utah and nationally
• Support grant writing and editing
• Meet with potential sponsors in-person and virtually
• Meet with team members virtually
• Other duties as assigned

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 11:59pm MT on Monday November 18th. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may reach out for interviews before the deadline. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in the position.