Part-time Development Fundraising Consultant
Location: Remote, USA; Seattle preferred
Application Deadline: October 31, 2020
Type of Contract: Individual Contract
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages Required: English
Expected Duration of Assignment: 6 months with possible extension
The mission of the Kiran Anjali Project is to provide guidance and financial support to institutions providing education to disadvantaged children, especially girls, in India. We envision a bias free world in which all children are given a high-quality education and job skills to be self-sufficient.
Job Summary
The Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the donor program, including resource development, public relations and marketing programs of the Kiran Anjali Project associated with such donor program. Primary responsibilities will be to help raise funds for existing and future partner projects and KAP requirements. The Development Fundraising Consultant is a part of the organization’s management team. S/he reports directly to the CEO and will be the primary interface with current and prospective individual and organizational donors.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Development Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and overseeing an annual fundraising plan
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring progress toward short- and long-term fundraising
strategy and goals.
- Cultivating relationships with current and prospective funders and supporters
- Taking the lead on all fundraising events, including liaising with volunteers
- Participating in board and committee meetings as requested by CEO and/or Board President.
- Managing the organization’s marketing, messaging, and communications, including setting and monitoring adherence to branding guidelines and creating mass communications pieces.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of six-years-experience in fundraising, public relations/marketing, and management.
- Proven track record of raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations corporations, and government agencies.
- Experience in donor cultivation, grant writing, contracts management and special events.
- Knowledge of and connections to the funding community in Seattle and nationally.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Resourcefulness, creativity, and strong problem-solving skills.
Compensation: Hourly $17-$20/hour DOE
How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to Nita Talwar at nita@kaproject.org.