Fundraising Strategy Consultant

Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts - Littleton, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Littleton, MA

About the position

The Fundraising Strategy Consultant will develop a comprehensive 3-year fundraising plan for the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts, focusing on forest conservation and rural community support. This part-time, contract-based role is essential for securing funding to ensure the Partnership's sustainability and autonomy, with a flexible timeline for project completion over 6-8 months starting January 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 3-year fundraising plan aligned with the Partnership's mission and 10-year Plan.
• Identify potential funding sources including foundations, donors, and grants.
• Draft grant proposals for 2-3 strategic priorities to support administrative needs.
• Assist in establishing organizational infrastructure for accepting grants and donations.
• Collaborate with state and federal policymakers to create sustainable funding mechanisms.

Requirements

• College degree or professional certificate in strategic fundraising and philanthropy or equivalent experience in non-profit management.
• Proven success in grant writing and managing a diverse donor base.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience writing grants and working with state or federal agencies.
• Experience facilitating Board discussions about funding priorities.
• Knowledge of the Western Massachusetts landscape and fields such as conservation, rural economic development, and climate change policy.

Benefits

• $20,000 budget for the project plus $2,000 for travel/expenses.
• Negotiable payment terms with options for partial payments.