Part-Time Contract Fundraiser

Shoulder to Shoulder Foundation

Part-Time Contract Fundraiser

Position Type: Part-Time, Contract (1099)
Hours: ~10–20 hours per week (flexible)
Location: Remote
Reports To: Executive Director / Board of Directors
Compensation: Contract rate with performance incentives (to be determined)

About Shoulder to Shoulder Foundation

Shoulder to Shoulder Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to meeting urgent, one-time needs for individuals and families facing hardship. Our work is grounded in dignity, responsiveness, and community — providing timely support when it matters most. We deliver rapid, targeted assistance through emergency grants and basic-needs support, helping households overcome short-term crises before they become long-term setbacks. Our impact is made possible through the generosity of donors, corporate partners, and community supporters who believe in practical help, delivered quickly and compassionately.

Role Summary

The Part-Time Contract Fundraiser will lead and execute fundraising initiatives to support Shoulder to Shoulder’s annual revenue goal of $1 million. This role is ideal for a results-driven fundraiser who can operate independently, build donor relationships, and translate mission into sustained financial support.

Financial Objectives & Targets

The Fundraiser will be accountable for supporting the Foundation’s $1M annual fundraising goal, with focus across diversified revenue streams:
• $1,000,000 total annual fundraising target
• Grow and steward a pipeline of:
• Individual major donors
• Corporate sponsors and community partners
• Event-based and peer-to-peer fundraising
• Grant and foundation opportunities (as applicable)
• Increase repeat giving and donor retention year over year
• Support development of a sustainable, multi-year fundraising strategy

Note: As a part-time role, success will be measured by both direct dollars raised and the establishment of a scalable, repeatable fundraising engine.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Execution
• Develop and execute a fundraising plan aligned to the $1M annual goal
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors and sponsors
• Lead or support fundraising campaigns, events, and digital initiatives
• Research and pursue grant and partnership opportunities aligned with mission
• Build a diversified fundraising pipeline to reduce reliance on any single source

Donor Engagement & Stewardship
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with donors and partners
• Manage donor communications, acknowledgments, and impact reporting
• Support donor recognition strategies tied to giving levels
• Track donor activity, pipeline status, and revenue progress

Collaboration & Reporting
• Partner closely with the Executive Director and Board on fundraising priorities
• Equip board members with messaging, materials, and outreach strategies
• Provide regular reporting on:
• Dollars raised vs. goal
• Active donor pipeline
• Campaign and event performance
• Risks and opportunities to achieving the $1M target

Qualifications
• Demonstrated success raising funds through individual donors, sponsorships, events, and grants
• Strong relationship-building and storytelling skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple fundraising streams
• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, remote environment
• Deep alignment with Shoulder to Shoulder’s mission and values

Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting or driving $500K–$1M+ annual fundraising efforts
• Small-to-mid-size nonprofit or grassroots fundraising experience
• Event fundraising and peer-to-peer campaign leadership
• Grant writing or corporate partnership development
• Familiarity with donor databases or basic CRM/reporting tools

What Success Looks Like
• Clear progress toward the $1M annual fundraising goal
• A healthy, well-documented donor and sponsor pipeline
• Increased donor retention and average gift size
• Strong collaboration with leadership and board members
• A sustainable fundraising foundation that supports long-term impact

Why Work With Us
• Flexible, mission-driven contract role with meaningful impact
• Opportunity to shape and scale a growing nonprofit
• Direct partnership with an engaged Executive Director and Board
• Work that directly changes lives during moments of critical need

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Part-Time Fundraiser Application. We look forward to hearing from you!