Nonprofit
Published 1/29/26 3:41PM
Fundraising Associate (Contract)
Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
Details
Job Type:
Contract / Freelance
Start Date:
February 16, 2026
Application Deadline:
February 6, 2026
Education:
4-Year Degree Required
Experience Level:
Mid-level
Compensation:
USD $35 - $40 / hour
Cause Areas:
Economic Development
Description
A Quick Job Summary - What's special about this role?
The Fundraising Associate supports fundraising efforts with a primary focus on new donor acquisition. This role requires substantive experience to execute complex tasks without close supervision. Responsibilities center on implementing established fundraising strategies while providing feedback on strategic direction.
What will NCAIED's Fundraising Associate do? Essential responsibilities include ...
- Cold calls to foundations and prospective donors (with strong guidance)
- Input on strategy for foundation and individual donor acquisition
- Moves management tracking (data entry with very little supervision)
- Assessing foundations for fit
- Assisting with other fundraising campaigns on an ad hoc basis
- Collaborate with the Director of Special Projects on outreach strategy and messaging
You might be a great fit in this role if you possess the following skills and abilities:
- Fundraising experience with private foundations and high wealth individuals, specifically with reaching new funders for donor acquisition
- National nonprofit experience (not regional or local, this is essential)
- Experience with early-stage fundraising for a mature organization (we are in the building phase – not stepping into existing structure.)
- Proactive
- Sensitive to NCAIED culture and mission
- Experience with fundraising on behalf of any historically underserved populations
- Strong CRM/database experience - Little Green Light experience is a bonus
- Flexible to work within all time zones
- Ability to handle rejection
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or significant experience.
Level of Language Proficiency
Significant experience may substitute for degree.
- Fundraising experience with private foundations and high wealth individuals, specifically with reaching new funders for donor acquisition
- National nonprofit experience (not regional or local, this is essential)
- Experience with early-stage fundraising for a mature organization (we are in the building phase – not stepping into existing structure.)
- Proactive
- Sensitive to NCAIED culture and mission
- Experience with fundraising on behalf of any historically underserved populations
- Strong CRM/database experience - Little Green Light experience is a bonus
- Flexible to work within all time zones
- Ability to handle rejection
Location
Remote
Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
Associated Location
953 East Juanita Avenue, Mesa, AZ None, United States
How to Apply
- Current resume.
- Professional reference list with contact information.
- Cover letter that explains your interest in working for NCAIED and the experience you have had that you think are most relevant to the position.
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