Development Consultant

Title: Development Consultant

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: 10-15 hours/week, 6 Month Contract

Fully Remote or Hybrid

Better Future Project is looking for an experienced and dynamic development professional to collaborate with our diverse team to realize our next stage of growth and development. The Development Consultant will work in tandem with the Development Manager to ensure the organization’s successful identification and actualization of funding sources, including foundations, major donors, and events to enable the organization to continue on its growth trajectory to build the movement to address the climate crisis. Position salary based on experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing long-term direction and strategy for resource seeking

Devising an annual plan for fundraising initiatives and establish a fundraising calendar with input from the Development Manager and Executive Director

Identifying new foundation leads

Reviewing and updating current letters of intent, grant proposals, grant reports, and other fundraising materials

Conducting major donor cultivation and communication in partnership with the Executive Director

Assist in crafting compelling narratives and impact stories for fundraising materials, website content, and social media platforms

Identifying, proposing, and overseeing new fundraising activities to diversify our revenue base

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience

Work experience: At least 2-5 years’ direct fundraising experience

Experience writing grant proposals and identifying prospective foundations

Understand fundraising and finance in the context of a small, young, and grassroots organization.

Understanding of nonprofit revenue streams, including restricted and unrestricted grant funding, individual donations.

Fundraising and/or CRM database experience such as NationBuilder or Salesforce

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexible remote work schedule.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Jobs[at]betterfutureproject.org with the subject line “Development Contractor”. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. No calls please.

About Better Future Project:

Better Future Project is a young, fast-paced, start-up organization building a grassroots movement to shift society beyond coal, oil, and gas. Our work addresses the climate crisis and makes stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities by advancing a rapid and responsible transition beyond fossil fuels. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Please see www.betterfutureproject.org to learn more about us.