Volunteer Fundraising & Donor Strategy Lead- 90 day pilot

About L.I.T.E.

L.I.T.E. is building sustainable funding infrastructure to support growth and community impact. We are seeking a Fundraising & Donor Strategy Lead to develop and implement our funding strategy.

Role Overview

This is a leadership-level volunteer role responsible for grant research, donor strategy development, and funding pipeline management.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities
• Draft and submit grant applications
• Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plan
• Create structured fundraising calendar
• Build and maintain funding pipeline tracker

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing
• Strong persuasive and analytical writing skills
• Strategic thinker with systems mindset
• Ability to operate independently in an early-stage organization

90-Day Goals

• Grant pipeline identified and at least 3 qualified submissions initiated
• Donor tracking system implemented
• Fundraising calendar established
• Clear 6–12 month funding strategy recommendation