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Development Consultant (Contractor) (San Francisco, CA)
Job Title : Development Consultant (Contractor)
Reports To : Communications and Development Director
Location : Remote; San Francisco-based organization
Compensation : $80-100 per hour
Duration : Short-term, up to 4-months. Estimated 10-20 hours weekly. Possible opportunity for extension.
Date : February 18, 2025
To Apply : Review full posting. If you match our qualifications and interests, please click "apply now" to submit resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (three pages maximum). Only applications with cover letters and samples will be reviewed.
This is a 1099 contractor role, and the individual will not be an employee of the organization. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes and benefits. The individual will have the autonomy to set their own hours and work remotely.
Position Summary :
The Development Consultant will support Family Connections' efforts in securing public and private funding, prospecting and cultivating donors and corporate partners, and ensuring the timely submission of applications and reports. This role will contribute to the Development Department's goals by utilizing agency grant materials, program data, and publicly available resources to create compelling narratives that increase visibility and funding for our programs. The position requires exceptional writing, editing, project management skills, and a solid understanding of fundraising practices. Deliverables must meet set deadlines.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Draft and support the submission of effective and prompt grant proposals and reports that are well-researched and customized to adhere to stipulated funding requirements and Family Connections' program needs.
- Conduct research and cultivate corporate sponsors / partners, foundation funders, and individual donors.
- Support donation and in-kind gift tracking in the Salesforce database.
- Draft copy for occasional fundraising campaigns.
- Adhere to the FCC Style Guide, proofread proposals to correct errors before submission, and ensure that all materials are high-quality and compelling.
- Offer input and research to improve department strategies, proposals, and projects.
- Submit completed assignments on time and in the required document format.
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About Family Connections :
Family Connections Centers (FCC) is dedicated to providing community-driven, multilingual education and support programs to help children and families thrive. We envision and work toward a connected, equitable community where every child and family has access to the education and resources they need to succeed. Visit fccenters.org to learn more.
Physical Demands :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, walk, stand, bend, kneel, and crouch. This job requires extended periods of time at a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Family Connections Centers is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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