Request for Proposal (RFP) - Fundraising Contractor

Are you a successful fundraiser who is passionate about nonprofit funding and organizational sustainability in the housing and homelessness space? RE!NSTITUTE seeks a strategic Fundraising Contractor to drive the development and management of our funder pipeline by sourcing opportunities aligned with our strategic priorities in housing and homelessness. The consultant will work with leadership and the CEO over the next six months to identify & secure new funding opportunities to help drive our programs in the US housing and homelessness sector. This is a US-based, remote opportunity.

RE!NSTITUTE is a non-profit organization that unleashes the power of front-line teams to create a transformative impact on complex societal issues. RE!NSTITUTE 100-Day Challenges inspire those closest to the problem to set unreasonable goals and harness the intense levels of collaboration, innovation, and execution required to achieve them. The methodology places teams at the forefront and supports leaders in leveraging initial goals into sustained, long-term impact.

RE!NSTITUTE is committed to building a diverse staff and contractor base who vary by race, ethnicity, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Scope of Work

What you will be doing:

• Researching and Identifying Funder Opportunities
  • Research & Identify opportunities for RE!NSTITUTE to increase its growth in the housing and homelessness sector via operational or programmatic grants
  • Proactively research and manage a database to track funders, funding opportunities, potential grants, contracts, and requests for proposals
  • Identify 3 to 4 opportunities each month and recommend the next steps to RE!NSTITUTE’s leadership
• Relationship Management & Donor Engagement
  • Initiate contact with funders, managing the diary of the US HH Director and CEO to set up strategic calls
  • Complete prospective funder research and briefing materials for funder calls and meetings and manage all correspondence and reporting to prospects.
  • Join funding conversations and provide follow-up emails and materials
  • Lead the writing, preparation, and submission of public, private foundation, and corporate letters of inquiry, proposals, and submissions, including drafting high-quality, creative, engaging cases for support, incorporating relevant research.
  • Lead the identification, planning, and submission process for grant applications and proposals.

Candidate Qualifications and Characteristics

What we’re looking for:

• Demonstrated success of securing operational and programmatic grants
• Particular experience of securing funding in the housing and homelessness sector
• Existing relationships with foundations and donors
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Excellent research and tracking capabilities
• Proficiency in creating compelling grant proposals
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and cross-functional teams

Apply if you:

• Are inspired by helping others and share our belief that people on the frontlines of dealing with complex social challenges have the answers and the capabilities to solve their community’s issues.
• Are comfortable working with diverse teams and sensitive to each team's unique needs and power dynamics.
• Can translate the organizational mission into compelling funding narratives.
• Are interested in working with an organization that works in the US and internationally.
• Excel at building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Enjoy strategic research and opportunity identification.
• Are committed to supporting nonprofit sustainability.

Timeline and Budget

RE!NSTITUTE has budgeted $30,000 for a 6-month contract, with the possibility of an extension. The contract is to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be expected to work closely with the organizational team to ensure successful outcomes.

Application Process

Please apply via RE!NSTITUTE’s Fundraising Contractor posting on Workable. In addition to your Resume/CV, please prepare a proposal no more than 5 pages that includes:

• A cover page that addresses the following:
  • The story behind your resume - What drew you to development work, and how your career choices reflect this journey?
  • How has your experience prepared you specifically for this role at RE!NSTITUTE
  • Any context about career transitions or gaps that would help us better understand your path
  • Why are you particularly interested in working with RE!NSTITUTE? What stands out to you? What values resonate with you the most?
• Specific examples of when you have successfully secured a grant or funding opportunity within the housing & homelessness sector.
• Your process or approach to researching and identifying suitable funding sources
• How the Scope of Work, as outlined above, will be accomplished, including
  • An estimated timeline with your proposed start date and key milestones
  • Detailed budget with hours spent per month & tasks you can accomplish
  • Proposed deliverables in the six-month timeframe
• 3 references from clients for whom the contractor has performed a similar service.

What our process looks like:

• 1st Stage: Apply through Workable
• 2nd Stage: We will review all applications, and qualified candidates will be contacted directly for an interview.
• 3rd Stage: We will contact three references from clients whom you have perfomed similar services for.

For questions, please contact Jordan: info@re-institute.org