Non-Profit Development Specialist

Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (with planned progression path) Initial Structure: Specific Contract based hourly.

Growth Path, if desired: Contract-based → Retainer → Part-time → Full-time potential (12-month trajectory)

Core Success Characteristics:

• Exceptional Proactivity - You anticipate needs and take initiative without being asked
• Strategic Self-Starter - Once objectives are set, you independently develop and execute action plans
• Advanced Project Management - Expert at juggling multiple deadlines and priorities without dropping the ball

Position Overview: We're seeking a highly proactive Non-Profit Development Specialist who thrives on taking initiative and managing multiple priorities. This role is for someone who doesn't wait for direction but rather drives progress independently towards established objectives. The ideal candidate will join our growing team at Spectrum Administrative Services, starting as a contractor with a clear progression path to potential full-time employment.

What Sets Successful Candidates Apart:

Proactive Mindset (Essential)

• Anticipate client needs before they arise
• Develop forward-thinking strategies without prompting
• Create and maintain project timelines independently
• Identify and pursue opportunities without direction
• Propose solutions alongside identifying challenges
• Take ownership of objectives and drive results

Project Management Excellence

• Manage multiple concurrent grant deadlines
• Balance competing priorities across different clients
• Create and maintain detailed project tracking systems
• Anticipate bottlenecks and develop contingency plans
• Proactively communicate progress and potential delays
• Self-organize and restructure priorities as needed

Scope of Services: Note this is a comprehensive list of offerings to clients - you may not complete all of these tasks for each contract.

Grant Management

• Research and identify aligned grant opportunities
• Develop and submit Letters of Intent (LOIs)
• Write compelling grant proposals
• Create grant calendars and use client tracking systems
• Provide grant reporting support
• Independently research and flag relevant opportunities
• Create forward-looking grant calendars
• Develop proposal drafts ahead of deadlines
• Anticipate and gather needed materials early
• Proactively track and prepare for reporting deadlines

Individual Giving & Corporate Sponsorship

• Create pipeline of potential donors/sponsors as directed
• Develop outreach strategies independently
• Anticipate and prepare materials before they're needed
• Proactively identify and pursue partnership opportunities
• Create forward-looking engagement calendars
• Design sponsorship packages
• Create impact reporting frameworks
• Structure benefit fulfillment plans

Fundraising Campaign Design

• Develop campaign timelines well in advance
• Anticipate resource needs and potential challenges
• Create progress tracking systems independently
• Proactively adjust strategies based on real-time data
• Identify and pursue optimization opportunities
• Structure campaign timelines
• Design measurement metrics
• Provide campaign analysis

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in grant writing and securing funding
• Excellence in written and verbal communication
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Own equipment and necessary software
• Remote work capability required
• Virtual meeting availability during business hours. Required stable internet and ability to be on camera during meetings.

Technical Proficiencies:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with donor management systems
• Grant database management expertise
• Digital fundraising platform knowledge
• Professional writing and editing tools

What Success Looks Like:

• Clients never have to ask about the status of projects
• Deadlines are met with time to spare
• Multiple projects progress simultaneously without issues
• Solutions are presented alongside challenges
• Next steps are always planned and communicated
• Opportunities are identified and pursued independently

Red Flags (What Won't Work):

• Waiting for direction before taking action
• Requiring frequent check-ins for next steps
• Missing deadlines due to poor planning
• Reactive rather than proactive communication
• Needing constant oversight or guidance
• Talking to a client without preparing for the meeting, ie completing assigned tasks, researching necessary information, etc.

Depending on the growth of the company we have the following career path in mind,

Project Based Hourly Contract → Retainer Based Role → Part-time → Full-time

Initial Engagement Structure:

Value Proposition:

• Clear growth path within an expanding organization

• Increasing stability and engagement

• Industry networking potential

• Long-term career development

• Work with diverse nonprofit organizations

Initial Contracting Process:

• Comprehensive role discussion and mutual fit assessment
• Project scope definition
• Performance expectations setting
• Regular progress reviews
• Growth path milestone planning

Rates, with demonstrated success:

• 1-2 Years Experience: $30/hour
• 3-5 Years Experience: $35 - $45/hour
• 5+ Years Experience: $50 - $65/hour