Fund Development Specialist

TMC Community Capital (TMC CC) is a nonprofit microlender providing fast and affordable online financing, fostering financial stability, and encouraging entrepreneurship among women-owned, minority-owned low-income small businesses in California. TMC CC leverages innovative technology, inclusive underwriting methods, and deep community partnerships to provide fast, affordable financing to under-resourced small business owners.

You will be critical to the growth and success of the organization by supporting the fundraising efforts – enabling more entrepreneurs to be served. You will help the community engage in meaningful ways to support our mission.

Position Title: Fund Development Specialist Job Status: Regular Full-time, Hourly

Starting Date: Q1 2025 Compensation: $33.65 - $40.87 / hr

Reports to: Director of Impact Location: Remote CA

RESPONSIBILITES:

Donor Prospect Research:

Identifying and researching potential donors through online databases, networking, and other methods to build a qualified prospect list.

Donor Database Management:

Maintaining accurate information about donors in the organization's CRM system, tracking giving history, and updating donor records.

Fundraising Appeals and Communications:

Writing compelling fundraising appeals, thank-you letters, and other communication materials to engage donors.

Grant Writing:

Researching and applying for grants from foundations and government agencies by crafting compelling proposals.

Donor Cultivation:

Building relationships with potential and current donors through phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings to solicit donations and increase giving levels.

Reporting and Analysis:

Tracking fundraising progress, preparing reports to communicate impact, and analyzing data to identify trends and inform fundraising strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Bachelor's degree from 4-year college or university
  • At least two years of experience with grant writing, donor engagement, fundraising, and/or data & compliance
  • Excellent communication skills, including writing, editing and grammar
  • Excellent time management and project management skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work independently, and problem solve
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Creativity and outside-the-box thinking
  • Passion for community development, supporting local businesses, and economic justice
  • Willing to travel occasionally for events
  • Must be able to legally work in the US

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental and vision insurance, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, sick leave, paid maternity & parental leave, 401K, fitness reimbursement, commuter reimbursement, professional development reimbursement, and phone & internet stipend.

Apply by emailing your resume to hanna@tmccommunitycapital.org

For more information about TMC Community Capital, visit www.tmccommunitycapital.org.

At TMC CC, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. TMC CC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at TMC CC is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. TMC CC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.